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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (2000): Ratings

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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg is a 2000 biographical documentary directed by Aviva Kempner. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

IMDb rating
7.6/10
Metascore
75
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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Aviva Kempner
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg About?

The premise of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg without spoilers.

This documentary explores the extraordinary life of Hank Greenberg, a pioneering athlete who overcame racial prejudice to become a celebrated baseball icon. The film recounts his impressive career with the Detroit Tigers, highlighting his achievements alongside fellow legends Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Through humor and a nostalgic look back, it celebrates Greenberg's impact on the sport and his place in American history.

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The Director of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg

Directed by Aviva Kempner.

From the director

More from Aviva Kempner

More films directed by Aviva Kempner, best-rated first: Rosenwald, The Spy Behind Home Plate, Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg and Imagining the Indian: The Fight Against Native American Mascoting.

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Ratings

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.

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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg?

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg released?

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg was released on February 18, 2000.

Who directed The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg?

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg was directed by Aviva Kempner.

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How is The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg rated?

The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg has 7.6/10 on IMDb and 75 on Metacritic.

Does The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg have a post-credit scene?

No. The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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