Ball Four Turns 40 (2022)
Jim Bouton's 1970 book "Ball Four" was groundbreaking, shocking, and controversial. It sold in the millions. 40 years later, Bouton and former teammates spin hilarious stories from behind baseball's cloistered clubhouses, giving a rare glimpse inside Major League baseball in the 1960s. The book's cultural impact is examined by filmmaker and former pro baseball player Ron Shelton ("Bull Durham"), author Jean Hastings Ardell, and David Kipen, former director of literature for the NEA.
Director: Jon Leonoudakis
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 61 min
Release Date: November 12, 2022
Cast
- Jim Bouton - Self
- Greg Goossen - Self
- Ron Shelton - Self
- Tommy Davis - Self
Editing: Jon Leonoudakis, Michael Stathopoulos
Production: The Sweet Spot
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, baseball
More Films by Director: Jon Leonoudakis
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ball Four Turns 40 about?
- Jim Bouton's 1970 book "Ball Four" was groundbreaking, shocking, and controversial. It sold in the millions. 40 years later, Bouton and former teammates spin hilarious stories from behind baseball's cloistered clubhouses, giving a rare glimpse inside Major League baseball in the 1960s. The book's cultural impact is examined by filmmaker and former pro baseball player Ron Shelton ("Bull Durham"), author Jean Hastings Ardell, and David Kipen, former director of literature for the NEA.
- Who directed Ball Four Turns 40?
- Ball Four Turns 40 was directed by Jon Leonoudakis.
- Who stars in Ball Four Turns 40?
- Ball Four Turns 40 stars Jim Bouton, Greg Goossen, Ron Shelton, Tommy Davis.
- How long is Ball Four Turns 40?
- Ball Four Turns 40 has a runtime of 1h 1m (61 minutes).
- What genre is Ball Four Turns 40?
- Ball Four Turns 40 is a Documentary film.
- Where was Ball Four Turns 40 produced?
- Ball Four Turns 40 was produced in United States of America.