This was one of the most poorly constructed biographical pictures I've ever seen. There seemed to be almost no attempt to tell Satchel Paige's true-life story but was instead a predictably sentimental and overwrought depiction of a man who was far more interesting in real life. I could barely force myself to view the second hour. My husband got up and left the room after the first half-hour. Paige deserves more. Gossett did little research into what Paige was like, the director set up the shots poorly, the pitching looked like it was in slow motion, considering Paige pitches were around 100 mph. All in all a real disappointment for us who are respectful fans of the real Satchel Paige.
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Don't Look Back: The Story of Leroy 'Satchel' Paige
(1981 TV Movie)
A bio-pic that had no connection to the real story.
3 June 2004
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