The League (2023)
The Negro Leagues: changing the game, transforming America
103 min
The triumphs and challenges of Negro League baseball in the early 20th century. Through rare footage and interviews with iconic players like Satchel Paige and Buck O'Neil, as well as Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Hank Aaron, the film highlights the league's pivotal role in Black communities and the impact of integration.
- Release date
- July 9, 2023
- Country of origin
- United States
Trailer
Cast
- Sam Pollard as Bob Motley
- James Brunson III as Self - Historian
- Andrea Williams as Self - Journalist
- Gerald Early as Self - Cultural Critic
- Lawrence D. Hogan as Self - Historian
Crew
- Hank Aaron · Archive footage
- Hank Aaron · Archive footage
- Monte Irvin · Archive footage
- Monte Irvin · Archive footage
- Ernie Banks · Archive footage
- Willie Mays · Archive footage
- Jackie Robinson · Archive footage
- Sam Pollard · Director
- Bob Motley · Writer
- Byron Motley · Writer
- Robin Espinola · Producer
- Jen Isaacson · Producer
- Byron Motley · Producer
- Dave Sirulnick · Producer
- Kathryn Bostic · Composer
- Henry Adebonojo · Cinematographer
- Angel Barroeta · Cinematographer
- Dave Marcus · Editor
- Ron Goleman · Casting director