Directed by John Sayles; starring John Cusack, Charlie Sheen, Jace Alexander
One of the greatest baseball teams in history and the odds-on favorite to win the 1919 World Series over the Cincinnati Reds, the Chicago White Sox appeared posed for victory. Undervalued and underpaid, eight team members were approached by a gambling syndicate to throw the series for more money than they would make winning. EIGHT MEN OUT
USA, 1988, Color, PG, 119 min
***To kick off our new season, this screening will feature a special introduction and book signing appearance by Noah Gittell, author of the recently published Baseball: The Movie. Limited copies of the book will be available before and after the screening for purchase and signing. Members who wish to purchase a copy in advance can do so at Quail Ridge Books, Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Bookshop.***
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