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Viva Cepeda!(2001)

The life and times of controversial Hall-of-Fame slugger Orlando Cepeda
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ReleasedDocumentary0h 56m

A biography of Puerto Rican baseball star Orlando Cepeda, who started his career in the 60's and had to contend with racism inside and outside the ballpark. In San Francisco, he quickly became a fan favorite, which led to animosity with legend and fellow team member Willie Mays. He garnered many awards including Rookie of the Year, MVP, and won the World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals. After his retirement, he was arrested for drug smuggling and sentenced to a year in jail. He then turned his life around and became a Buddhist. In 1999, he was bestowed the greatest achievement any baseball player can receive -- induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Budget:

$ 20K

Directed by:

Mario Díaz

Written by:

Philip Klint

Cast

Orlando Cepeda thumbnail

Orlando Cepeda

Orlando Cepeda Jr. thumbnail

Orlando Cepeda Jr.

Felipe Alou thumbnail

Felipe Alou

Dusty Baker thumbnail

Dusty Baker

Pete Rose thumbnail

Pete Rose

Bernie Williams thumbnail

Bernie Williams

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