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The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 4.0
    75

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally favorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 60

    out of 100

    The New York Times Lawrence Van Gelder

    Simultaneously fascinating and vexing in ways that might tax informed devotees of both baseball and film.

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  • 80

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times Kenneth Turan

    Aviva Kempner's warm and intelligent mash note to a man who clearly deserved it.

  • 88

    out of 100

    USA Today Staff [Not Credited]

    A model of what a largely talking-heads documentary should be, with on-camera testimonials and lots of film clips that offer layers of context.

  • 88

    out of 100

    Chicago Tribune

    Tells an inspiring story, unknown or forgotten by many, while bringing the past to life and illuminating issues that persist today.

  • 91

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly Owen Gleiberman

    A sprightly, lovingly researched, rather misty-eyed sports documentary that's steeped in ethnic pride.

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For Families provided by Common Sense Media

OK for kids 8+

This gem will lift the spirits of baseball fans.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that while younger kids might not understand this movie, there's nothing objectionable in it.

  • Families can talk about America's history of prejudice and about the different ways that people handle adversity -- and success.

What to watch for
  • violence false0

    Violence and scariness: Some sad moments.

  • sex false0

    Sexy stuff: Very mild.

  • language false1

    Language: Mild.

  • consumerism false0

    Consumerism: Not an issue

  • drugsalcoholtobacco false0

    Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue

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