
Documentary Style
NarrativeThe Saint of Second Chances
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
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.