The High Five(2014)
The High Five Synopsis
On October 2nd, 1977 Dusty Baker hit his 30th homerun of the season. As Baker rounded the bases, an excited rookie named Glenn Burke met him at home plate, raised his arm high in the air and slapped Baker's hand. It was the first high five recorded in the history of sports. A year later, Burke was forced out of baseball amid rumours of his sexual orientation.
The High Five (2014) is a documentary film directed by Mike Jacobs, released on July 23, 2014 with a runtime of 11m. It stars Glenn Burke and Dusty Baker. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Mike Jacobs
- Producers:
- Barry Jenkins
- Production:
- ESPN Films
- Status:
- Released
The High Five Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Mike Jacobs, produced by Barry Jenkins.
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The High Five – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The High Five online?
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The High Five (2014) is available to stream on Shahid VIP. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The High Five?
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The main cast of The High Five (2014) includes Glenn Burke and Dusty Baker. The film was directed by Mike Jacobs. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The High Five released?
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The High Five was released on July 23, 2014 and runs for 11m.
Is The High Five worth watching?
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The High Five (2014) holds an average rating of 6.0 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.