Review of Knuckleball! (2012) by Kevin J — 08 Jun 2013

Well made and enjoyable documentary for baseball fans, but probably won't offer much to anybody else.

This review of Knuckleball! (2012) was written by Kevin J on 08 Jun 2013.

Knuckleball! has generally received positive reviews.

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By Richard M (1,299) on 14 Jun 2013

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By Greg R (1,187) on 16 Oct 2013

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With elements of Moneyball and a twist of the narrative arm, this look at how Tim Wakefield and R.A. Dickey became knuckleball experts is a real kick…

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