Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream Movie Review 1995

Docudrama combines archival footage, interviews, and reenactments to tell the story of the life and career of Henry Aaron. Follows Aaron's development as a Hall of Fame outfielder for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves and as a leader in the civil rights movement. Emphasis on personal and societal issues, as well as on-the-field accomplishments, raises this one above most sports biography documentaries.

Distribution

Turner Broadcasting Systems, Inc., 1 CNN Ctr., Box 105366, Atlanta, GA 30303, Phone: (404)827-1700, Toll-free: 800-523-0823, Fax: (404)827-2000, URL: http://www.turner.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 120 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Documentary, Baseball, This Is Your Life, African America, Civil Rights, Sports Documentaries

Other

Dorian Harewood

Producer

Fred Golding, Yolanda Busbee, Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins, Debra Martin Chase, Denzel Washington, David Houle, Tollin/Robbins Productions, Mundy Lane Entertainment, TBS