25th anniversary screening of documentary about an extraordinary baseball player and World War II soldier who became an American icon.

ÒThe Life and Times of Hank Greenberg’ is a humorous and nostalgic documentary about an extraordinary baseball player who transcended religious prejudice to become an American icon. Detroit Tiger Hammerin’ Hank’s accomplishments during the Golden Age of Baseball rivaled those of Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. This compelling documentary examines how America’s first Jewish baseball star was a beacon of hope to American Jews who faced bigotry during the Depression and World War II. In 1941, Greenberg enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces, serving his country during World War II and pausing his baseball career.

Aviva Kempner joins us for Q&A following the film.