Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime (2023)

In the whirlwind of early 20th Century America, Carson Bigbee's rise from rural Oregon to World Series hero with the Pittsburgh Pirates embodies the ambition, resilience, and transformation of a nation on the brink of modernity.

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In a time when America was on the brink of modernization, Carson "Skeeter" Bigbee emerged from rural Oregon to become an embodiment of national transformation. Born to working parents in 1895, Bigbee’s life as a multi-sport athlete, a baseball star with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a World War I enlistee, and a World Series hero, intersected with America's Progressive Era, the electrification of society, the First World War, and the onset of the Great Depression. His story, from hitting the decisive run in the 1925 World Series to managing in the American Girls Professional Baseball League, is a poignant reflection of ambition, patriotism, and the resilient spirit of an ever-changing nation in the early 20th Century.

Director: Robert Barbarino
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 10 min
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Screenplay

Editing: Robert Barbarino
Production: El Dorado Films, Veteran Documentary Corps
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $22,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

baseball, veterans

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime about?
In a time when America was on the brink of modernization, Carson "Skeeter" Bigbee emerged from rural Oregon to become an embodiment of national transformation. Born to working parents in 1895, Bigbee’s life as a multi-sport athlete, a baseball star with the Pittsburgh Pirates, a World War I enlistee, and a World Series hero, intersected with America's Progressive Era, the electrification of society, the First World War, and the onset of the Great Depression. His story, from hitting the decisive run in the 1925 World Series to managing in the American Girls Professional Baseball League, is a poignant reflection of ambition, patriotism, and the resilient spirit of an ever-changing nation in the early 20th Century.
Who directed Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime?
Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime was directed by Robert Barbarino.
Who stars in Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime?
Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime stars Rachel Elevenlabs, Charles Postel.
How long is Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime?
Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime?
Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime is a Documentary film.
What is the budget of Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime?
Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime had a budget of $22,000.
Where was Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime produced?
Carson Bigbee: The Pirate of America's Pastime was produced in United States of America.