Israel Swings for Gold (2023)
In 2021, Israel's baseball team competed in the Olympics for the first time. With no media allowed in Tokyo's Olympic Village, the players record their own experiences. Mostly newly minted Israelis, they log unexpected battles against antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Victory for Israel comes on the playing field, even if not on the podium. Israel Swings for Gold follows the 2018 hit Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel, about Israel's Cinderella run at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: May 5, 2023
Screenplay
Music: Peter Rundquist
Cinematography: Simone Boccalate, Nikolas Diener
Editing: Seth Kramer
Production: Ironbound Films, Menemsha Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Israel Swings for Gold about?
- In 2021, Israel's baseball team competed in the Olympics for the first time. With no media allowed in Tokyo's Olympic Village, the players record their own experiences. Mostly newly minted Israelis, they log unexpected battles against antisemitism and anti-Zionism. Victory for Israel comes on the playing field, even if not on the podium. Israel Swings for Gold follows the 2018 hit Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel, about Israel's Cinderella run at the 2017 World Baseball Classic.
- Who directed Israel Swings for Gold?
- Israel Swings for Gold was directed by Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy Newberger.
- How long is Israel Swings for Gold?
- Israel Swings for Gold has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- Where was Israel Swings for Gold produced?
- Israel Swings for Gold was produced in United States of America.