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Say Hey, Willie Mays!

2022 · 98 min

A warm, affectionate portrait that moves at an easy pace through archival highlights and fond recollections.

Directed by
Nelson George
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Michael Mays
Tagline
A giant on and off the field.
Overview
Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.

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Directed by
Nelson George
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Michael Mays
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • race
    • celebrity
    • sport
    • identity
    • aging
    Places
    • big city
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • documentary
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance0
    Tension1
    Darkness2
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight5

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Nelson George
    Starring
    Willie Mays, Barry Bonds, Michael Mays, Reggie Jackson, Orlando Cepeda, Juan Marichal, Vin Scully, Bob Costas
    Runtime
    98 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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