'Dock Ellis and the LSD No-No' & 'Lost Son of Havana' with Directors [JOCK DOCS]
Maysles Cinema New York, NY
One night screening of the animated tale of Dock Ellis' s legendary LSD no-hitter, and the Lost Son of Havana - 67 year old Luis Tiant returns to Cuba, which he hasn't been back to since he was in his 20's. Plus Q&A with animator James Blagden and Director Jonathan Hock following their respective films.
Dock Ellis and the LSD No-No Dir. James Blagden and Christopher Isenberg, 2010, 5 min. In celebration of the greatest athletic achievement by a man on a psychedelic journey, this is the animated tale of Dock Ellis' s legendary LSD no-hitter. Animator James Blagden in attendance No Mas website>
Lost Son of Havana Dir. Jonathan Hock, 2009, 102 min At the age of 67, Luis Tiant has come back to Cuba, the island he had left at age 20 for a trip he tho ught would last a month and became nearly a halfcentury. But is this still home? What is home for an exile that becomes a star in his new land, leaving former teammates to play for their government and country in isolation and poverty? What is home for a man who never had a sister or brother and whose parents are dead? Where can he go to sort out the guilt and the glory? And is it too late? Winner "Best Film 2009" at the Baseball Film Festival.
Filmmaker Jonathan Hock in attendance! Q&A to follow.
Part of the ongoing series Jock Docs, bringing you the best in sports documentaries every month. Curated by Laura Coxson.
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