Review of The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014) by Dana T — 18 Jul 2014
Wonderfully told story of a man's pure love of pure baseball. Also a testament to that man's character. Bing Russell, a character actor from the 60s, (and father of Kurt Russell, who enjoyed a short lived career as a minor league ball player, in addition to his acting career), parlayed his waning acting career, and love of baseball into the Portland Mavericks, the last independent professional baseball franchise of the 1970s. His team of wannabes, never weres, has beens, coulda-woulda-shoulda beens enjoyed success beyond anyone's imagination, except maybe Bing's.
But, more than that, this is the story of one mans pure joy and the love and devotion he enjoyed from those around him. This is especially true when we hear from filmmaker Todd Field who served as a batboy for the Mavs. But no more so than when Kurt Russell recalls his obviously beloved and admired father.
Great, true, baseball story, but more than that, a great story of a decent, caring, loving man who fulfilled two dreams in one beautiful lifetime.
This review of The Battered Bastards of Baseball (2014) was written by Dana T on 18 Jul 2014.
The Battered Bastards of Baseball has generally received very positive reviews.
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