Shot Heard 'Round the World (HBO)
Historical documentary exploring Bobby Thomson's home run
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About Shot Heard 'Round the World (HBO)
Released: 2001
Platform: Max
Rating: TV-PG
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Liev Schreiber
About Shot Heard 'Round the World (HBO)
Shot Heard 'Round the World is a thrilling sports documentary released by HBO in 2001. It dives into one of baseball's most historic moments - the national league Pennant game on October 3, 1951. In this event, Bobby Thomson's home run led the New York Giants to victory against the Brooklyn Dodgers. The movie captures every detail of that decisive moment, the intense rivalry between the teams, and the impact it had on the fans and the players. The team undertook exhaustive research and conducted interviews with surviving players to bring this story to life.Making / Production
This HBO sports documentary, directed by Chris Dewey and Maura Mandt, used a comprehensive production approach. It involved gathering historical material, blending it with the latest technology, and featuring interviews of some of the game's key players. The result is a vivid re-telling of one of America's Favorite Pastime's pivotal moments.Actors
- Kurt Russell - The renowned actor lends his voice as the narrator of the film, holding the threads of the story perfectly.
- Sal Yvars - One of the surviving players from the game, Yvars gives first-hand insights into the match, ensuring a phenomenal sense of authenticity.
- Willie Mays - Another legendary baseball player, Mays shares his experiences and viewpoints of the game, making his contributions invaluable to the storyline.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The title of the movie is derived from the newspaper headline the day after Thomson's game-winning home run.
- Some of the actual survivors of the 1951 game were interviewed for the documentary, making it a first-hand account of history.
- This event led to the coining of the phrase “The Shot Heard 'Round the World” in the sporting world.
Quotes
- "Now it is done. Now the story ends. And there is no way to tell it. The art of fiction is dead. Reality has strangled invention." -Red Smith, Recollecting the game.
- "I don't believe it, I don't believe it, I do not believe it!" - Russ Hodges, Announcing Bobby Thomson's home run.
Music, Soundtrack
Composing a soundtrack that captures such an iconic moment in sports history is no small feat, but HBO's team does it in this documentary. The soundtrack emphasizes the intensity and significance of the moment, helping to bring the 1951 game to life. The songs remain unobtrusive, adding a layer of depth to the narrative without distracting from the main story.
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About Shot Heard 'Round the World (HBO)
This movie explores the tense 1951 baseball rivalry between Giants and Dodgers that concluded in a memorable final game.
