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The Saint of Second Chances

2023

Jeff Malmberg, Morgan Neville

Documentary, Charlie Day. Self: Mike Veeck, Jeff Daniels, Darryl Strawberry

5.9

23

Documentary. Drama Mike Veeck, son of legendary Major League Baseball owner Bill Veeck, blows up his father's career and then spends the next few decades learning the value of a second chance.

	Media	Author	Review
		Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter	"Veeck is a crowdpleaser, and that's the thing Neville and Malmberg are best at here. 'The Saint of Second Chances' plays big and broad"
		Lex Briscuso The Wrap	"A heartfelt and unexpected journey through the comeback of a man with a good head on his shoulders and a good heart in his chest"
		Joel Keller Decider	"'The Saint Of Second Chances' is a fun film about a fun figure in the history of baseball"
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"The best parts of Morgan Neville & Jeff Malmberg’s 'The Saint of Second Chances' are like hearing stories from a good friend over beers after a game (...) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)"
		Nick Schager The Daily Beast	"A surprisingly moving portrait of parenthood and redemption, set against the backdrop of our national pastime."
		Sabrina McFarland Common Sense Media	"Viewers will be sure to root for this well-crafted sports cinema tale about redemption and the importance of family."
		Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times	"Heartwarming and wickedly funny and creatively rendered" (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)"
		Tyler Geis The Review Geek	"Neville and Malmbert’s direction in the film works amazingly, as we see the true colors of Mike Vecck. In a sea of documentaries that are gripping and even dark. This one gives you a positive outlook on life (...) Rating: ★★★★★★★★★ (out of 10)"
		Peter Martin Screen Anarchy	"'District of Second Chances' raises many thoughtful questions that deserve to be considered thoughtfully"

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