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Netflix has picked up another documentary that it plans to release later in 2023. Here’s what we know about the feature film which will be narrated by Jeff Daniels and star Charlie Day.
Directed by morgan neville (20 feet from stardom) and jeff malmberg (marwencol), The saint of second chances is described as a documentary that is full of heart and will make you laugh through a story of family redemption like no other.
daniel wohl (the weekend away, search party) is the music composer for the upcoming documentary, with Antonio Cisneros (Shadow king) as cinematographer.
That saint of second chances about?
Here’s the official description of the new documentary courtesy of Netflix:
“Mike Veeck grew up in the shadow of his con man father, Hall of Fame baseball owner Bill Veeck. The Veeck name is legendary and notorious in professional baseball, featuring the in-ballpark fun we now take for granted: giveaways, theme nights, fireworks and more. So when Bill invites Mike to give one last hurrah with the White Sox in 1975, Mike thinks this is his chance to prove himself to his father. But the fun comes to a halt when Mike ruins his father’s career with the ill-fated Disco Demolition Night promotion.
Mike is kicked out of the game he loves and spends the next few decades fighting his way out of the bottom, determined to redeem himself and carry on the family legacy.»
Narrating the documentary is jeff daniels, best known for starring the news room for HBO and Impious for netflix. Daniels will also star in A man in its entirety for netflix.
Star in front of the camera charlie Day, best known for playing Charlie Kelly on FX It’s always sunny in Philly. On the other hand, the actor and producer has appeared in the lego movie, fist fight, and horrible bosses. Day will play the role of Mike Veeck.
Pictured: Jeff Daniels and Charlie Day
When saint of second chances be on Netflix?
An exact release date for the documentary has not yet been set, but we have confirmation that it will arrive. sometime globally on Netflix in fall 2023.
However, prior to its release on Netflix, it was announced that the film would be part of the Tribeca Film Festival 2023 programming, the event taking place between June 7 and 18, with 109 feature films.
will have several screenings throughout the festivalincluding June 11 at the SVA Theatre, June 12 and 18 at Village East.
It is one of three documentaries that Netflix will premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival, and others will be take care of maya (to be released on Netflix in June 2023) and Poisoned: The danger in our food.
Further information about the documentary can be found on Mike Veeck’s website.
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