Leroy 'Satchel' Paige
Total Credits at Criticker: 5 (Actor), 1 (Writer)
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Only the Ball was White (1980) - Short Film
Actor, Paul Winfield narrates a program that documents a time when men were denied access to the major leagues because of their race. The program includes interviews with players such as: Satchel Paige, Roy Campanella, Buck Leonard, Jimmy Crutchfield, David Malarcher, Effa Manley, and Quincy Trouppe.
When It Was a Game (1991) - TV Movie
This film consists solely of 8mm and 16mm film taken by players and fans from 1934 and 1957. All but a few minutes of the film are in color. Included is color footage of past major league players and ballparks, many of the parks now defunct. Also included are literary readings, remembrances by former players, and baseball related music.
Chronicles the history of Negro Leagues baseball by using rare historical footage and interviews with Black baseball greats.