On june 12, 1970, dock ellis threw a nohitter for the pittsburgh pirates on lsd. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and. A podcast about documentary film episodes free, on demand. On june 12, 1970, dock ellis threw a nohitter for the pittsburgh pirates. On june 12, 1970, dock ellis threw a no hitter for the pittsburgh pirates. A dockumentary looks at dock ellis the new york times. You dont have to be a fan of baseball like me to appreciate the captivating tale of redemption candidly and affectingly told in no no. No no was directed by jeff radice and premiered in 2014. To improve this article, please refer to the guidelines. The film details the life story of american professional baseball player dock ellis, his prolific career, his. A dockumentary tells the story of dock ellis who, on june 12, 1970, pitched a no hitter for the pittsburgh pirates. From jackie robinson to donald hall, ron howard, and others, dock ellis touched the lives of many people, as told in this surprising story of redemption.
Sep 05, 2014 on june 12, 1970, dock ellis threw a nohitter for the pittsburgh pirates on lsd. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Directed by jeff radice as someone who lived through the 70s, i can tell you that i never thought them particularly turbulent or interesting. A dockumentary tells the story of dock ellis who, on june 12, 1970, pitched a nohitter for the pittsburgh pirates. The recently released documentary about former major league pitcher dock ellis is fascinating. There are currently three videos available for the film, of which zero are trailers, as listed below. A dockumentary will be the first time the full life story of dock ellis is told in a feature film. Pitching a nohitter game in major league baseball is a feat that happens rarely enough that it can be the pinnacle achievement in a players career. Dec 09, 2015 official trailer for the documentary no no. Viewers should not be surprised to learn that it was nominated for a prestigious grand jury prize at the 2014 sundance film festival. To use this banner, please refer to the documentation.
Former pittsburgh pirates teammates talk about september 1, 1971, when the pirates start a lineup of all africanamerican and latino players for the first time in baseball history. A dockumentary is dock ellis, the pittsburgh pirates pitcher who famously claimed he had thrown his 1970 nohitter against the san diego padres while on lsd. Dock ellis teammates, and sportswriters talk about ellis statements about, and him starting, the 1971 mlb allstar game against vida blue. Usa 20 january 2014 sundance film festival usa 6 april 2014 dallas international film festival. A dockumentary is a 2014 american documentary film directed and produced by jeff radice. If you would like to participate, please visit the project page, where you can join the discussion and see lists of open tasks and regional and topical task forces. In 6 years of baseball history, only 276 no hitters have been recorded. The life and times of major league pitcher doc ellis are explored in this revealing documentary. Dock ellis, scipio spinks, enos cabell, and more talk about the rise, risk, and results of amphetamine use in baseball in the 1970s. A dockumentary provides the backstory to an outrageous anecdote by presenting the full lifewarts and allof a unique baseball player and human being. Dockumentary trailer in 6 years of baseball history, only 276 nohitters have been recorded one of them by former pittsburgh pirate pitcher dock ellis, who claims he did so high on lsd. As someone who lived through the 70s, i can tell you that i never thought them particularly turbulent or interesting. How he overcame his addictions and reached out to help others in similar straits is one of baseballs great untold stories.
Digital download of the film, after we have digital distribution in place 20 or later. A dockumentary follows the fabled career of pittsburgh pirate pitcher dock ellis who famously pitched a nohitter while tripping on lsd in 1970. There is no clear formula for becoming a sports legend, although it seems. This episode is all about sports and athleticism documentaries. Before seeing the film, i had always regarded the fact that gifted yet troubled major league allstar pitcher dock ellis once hurled a.
A dockumentary larry demery dock ellis ron howard 2014 baseball pitcher dock ellis had a controversial life and career, once pitching a no hitter while high on lsd. Dock ellis and teammates tell the story of that fateful day and the day before ellis threw a no hitter while on lsd. Dockumentary film about pittsburgh pirates pitcher dock ellis who is known for having thrown a no hitter on lsd. While professional baseball hadnt fully embraced racial equality, he was an outspoken leader who. Best documentaries to watch on netflix 2020 page 23. In 7 years of organized professional baseball, its the only nohitter of its kind.
This article is within the scope of wikiproject film. Get your team aligned with all the tools you need on one secure, reliable video platform. The movie traces docks journey from a gifted pitcher who threw a nohitter on lsd, faced vida blue in the 1971 all star game, and eventually faced his. From jackie robinson to donald hall, ron howard, and others, dock ellis touched the lives of. A dockumentary pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released no no. Before seeing the film, i had always regarded the fact that gifted yet troubled major league allstar pitcher dock ellis once hurled a nohitter while tripping on acid to be cool. A dockumentary 2014 baseball pitcher dock ellis had a controversial life and career, once pitching a nohitter while high on lsd. Documentary competition program at the 2014 sundance film festival on january 20, 2014. Ellis, who died in 2008, was an exceptionally talented and. During his 12 years in the major leagues, dock lived the expression black is beautiful.
In 7 years of organized professional baseball, its the only nohitter tossed while the pitcher was on lsd. Through intimate stories and a trove of archival footage, the film brings baseball pitcher dock ellis vibrant life to light, burnishing the legend and revealing the man behind it. No no chronicles odd nohitter and a fascinating man. A dockumentary weaves a surprising and moving story of a life in and out of the spotlight. Jeffrey radice 4242362517 email protected on june 12, 1970, dock ellis threw a nohitter for the pittsburgh pirates. A dockumentary centered around the life and career of dock ellis. A dockumentary 2014 is a baseball documentary, biography movie starring larry demery and dock ellis. Its one of the most incredible sports documentaries ever made, and it. A megjeleno oldalon lepj tovabb, majd vard meg a 10 masodpercet az oldalon, es a letoltes automatikusan elindul. A dockumentary is dock ellis, the pittsburgh pirates pitcher who famously claimed he had thrown his 1970 no. A dockumentary they wouldnt pitch two brothers against each other.
A dockumentary, is discussed with an eye on the larger story of sex, drugs and rock and roll in the heady times of the 1970s. On june 12, 1970, dock ellis threw a nohitter for the pittsburgh. Dock is the only pitcher to ever claim he accomplished his while high on lsd. A dockumentary is a biodoc about dock ellis, a professional baseball player. A dockumentary explores the incident, ellis rebellious life, and the contextual culture of the 1960s and 70s that turned the player into a lowkey folk hero.
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