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THE SPY BEHIND HOME PLATE - a preview presented by LAJFF in partnership with Laemmle Theatres
From the filmmaker of "Yoo Hoo Mrs. Goldberg" and "The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg." Award-winning filmmaker Aviva Kempner tells the real story of Moe Berg, major league baseball player turned spy.
Q&A WITH AVIVA KEMPNER IN PERSON!
In this first ever feature-length documentary about the enigmatic Berg, Kempner again focuses her camera on a little-known Jewish hero. From the streets of Newark to five major league teams during baseball's Golden Age, to his secret life spying for the OSS during WWII...Berg's improbable story is told with rare historical footage and revealing interviews with family and an All-Star roster from the worlds of history, sports and spy craft.
Documentary/USA/2019/101 minutes
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LocationAhrya Fine Arts by Laemmle (View)
8556 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA 90211
United States
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Kid Friendly: No |
Dog Friendly: No |
Non-Smoking: Yes! |
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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