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The Saint of Second Chances (2023) documentary poster

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Narrative

The Saint of Second Chances

Why Watch

A redemption story that transcends baseball. Heartwarming, funny, nostalgic, and deeply moving—this documentary about second chances will stay with you long after the credits roll.

Year

2023

Type

film

Runtime

93 min

Language

English

Director

Jeff Malmberg, Morgan Neville

Genres

Arts & CultureSportsBiography

Summary

You don't have to love baseball to love this story, but the Veeck family's revolution of America's pastime—fireworks, giveaways, pure joy—makes it irresistible.

When Mike Veeck's 1979 Disco Demolition Night promotion ends in riots, destroying his future in major league baseball, he's forced to rebuild from the minor leagues. The film follows Mike's decades-long journey where he discovers that giving others second chances might be the key to earning his own. Featuring brilliant re-enactments with Charlie Day and rich archival footage, the documentary shifts from playful nostalgia to something deeply moving about family, redemption, and priorities.

A story about what matters when everything falls apart—and the grace required to put it back together.