The League(2023)
The Negro Leagues: changing the game, transforming America
The League Synopsis
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.
The League (2023) is a documentary film directed by Sam Pollard, released on July 9, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Lovell Gates, Jakkar Thompson and Clayton B. Stevens. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Sam Pollard
- Writers:
- Bob Motley, Byron Motley
- Producers:
- Dave Sirulnick, Jen Isaacson, Robin Espinola
- Cinematographer:
- Angel Barroeta
- Production:
- Play/Action Pictures, RadicalMedia, Two One Five Entertainment, YABBA Biri Productions
- Status:
- Released
The League (2023) Trailer
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The League Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Sam Pollard, written by Bob Motley and Byron Motley, produced by Dave Sirulnick, Jen Isaacson and Robin Espinola.
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The League Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 5 ratings.
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The League – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The League online?
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The League (2023) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The League?
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The main cast of The League (2023) includes Lovell Gates, Jakkar Thompson and Clayton B. Stevens. The film was directed by Sam Pollard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The League released?
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The League was released on July 9, 2023 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The League worth watching?
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The League (2023) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The League?
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Yes. The official The League trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.