Records the highs and lows of a season that came close to winning the championship. Chronicles the 40-year love affair between a struggling blue-collar city and a perfectly matched blue-collar team.
Acting
Bob Uecker's genuine storytelling steals every scene he's in.
Production
Gorgeous archival footage resurrects 1982 Milwaukee in grainy glory.
Editing
Seamlessly weaves team narrative with city economic struggle.
Director
Sean Hanish
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Harvey's Wallbangers got their nickname from manager Harvey Kuenn and the team's absurd power numbers—five players hit 20+ homers in an era before juiced balls.
The documentary captures Milwaukee at its post-industrial nadir; the Brewers' run gave a city losing manufacturing jobs something to collectively believe in.
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