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The Best We've Got: The Carl Erskine Story (Single/Family)

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From the dirt-poor alleys of Anderson, Indiana, to a record-breaking career on a legendary team on the grandest stage in sports, Carl Erskine has lived the American dream — and spent a lifetime giving it to others. His life as a famed Brooklyn Dodger and human rights advocate is featured in this inspiring new documentary.


Official Selection of the 2022 Heartland International Film Festival


Indiana Spotlight

Producer/Director Ted Green and Editor Pete Saetre are from Indianapolis; musician Dr. Tyron Cooper is from Bloomington. Filmed in Anderson, Indiana.

  • Year
    2022
  • Runtime
    90 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    USA
  • Premiere
    Not applicable
  • Rating
    Frightening/Disturbing Images,Mature Themes
  • Note
    Narrator: Charley Steiner
  • Director
    Ted Green
  • Screenwriter
    Ted Green
  • Producer
    Ted Green
  • Executive Producer
    Ted Green, Indiana Historical Society
  • Cast
    Carl Erskine, Vin Scully, Bob Costas, Tim Shriver, Branch Rickey III, Slick Leonard