Films
(Ariel Isenberg)
(Ariel Isenberg)
Santo, J. (Producer/ Director), & Comstock, T. (Producer). (2004). This Old Cub [Documentary Motion Picture]. United States: Emerging Pictures.
This documentary biography explores the life of former third baseman and current radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs, Ron Santo. In order to chronicle his baseball career, his difficult battle with diabetes, and his quest to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the film interviews celebrities, former teammates, current baseball players, and Mr. Santo himself. The movie focuses on Mr. Santo’s perpetual positive attitude in the face of overwhelming hardship and his lifelong involvement with the Cubs franchise. The movie represents a great example of a biographical documentary which is appropriate for all ages and especially those interested in sports history.
Forster, M. (Director), & Magee, D. (Screenplay). (2004). Finding Neverland [Biographical Motion Picture]. United States: Miramax Films.
This adaptation of Allan Knee's play, "The Man Who Was Peter Pan,” explores the life of J.M. Barrie, author of the children’s novel Peter Pan as well as the events that inspired him to write the book. The movie examines Mr. Barrie’s relationship with four fatherless boys and their widowed mother and shows how his experiences with the family lead him to create his beloved classic story. The movie reveals the importance of embracing and exploring imagination both for children and adults and is appropriate for all ages.
This documentary biography explores the life of former third baseman and current radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs, Ron Santo. In order to chronicle his baseball career, his difficult battle with diabetes, and his quest to be voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, the film interviews celebrities, former teammates, current baseball players, and Mr. Santo himself. The movie focuses on Mr. Santo’s perpetual positive attitude in the face of overwhelming hardship and his lifelong involvement with the Cubs franchise. The movie represents a great example of a biographical documentary which is appropriate for all ages and especially those interested in sports history.
Forster, M. (Director), & Magee, D. (Screenplay). (2004). Finding Neverland [Biographical Motion Picture]. United States: Miramax Films.
This adaptation of Allan Knee's play, "The Man Who Was Peter Pan,” explores the life of J.M. Barrie, author of the children’s novel Peter Pan as well as the events that inspired him to write the book. The movie examines Mr. Barrie’s relationship with four fatherless boys and their widowed mother and shows how his experiences with the family lead him to create his beloved classic story. The movie reveals the importance of embracing and exploring imagination both for children and adults and is appropriate for all ages.
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