'The Saint Of Second Chances' A Review

The Saint of Second Chances is a documentary about Mike Veeck minor league baseball owner and promotor and son of Bill Veeck major league baseball owner and promotor. Through archival footage, re-enactments, and talking head interviews the career of Mike and the legacy of his father are laid out with laid back humor and heart.

As far as its construction the movie is not particularly unique, it has the same components we've seen repeatedly from the genre(that has seen quite a boom during the streaming era due to its low production cost) and its put together in a familiar way. But the story itself is unconventional, compelling, fun, and spotlights a man who has a pretty quintessential underdog story. A story of failure and redemption and brings new energy and interest to America's favorite pastime(as Mike himself did).

A breezy, entertaining, occasionally insightful doc about a man who deserves to have his story told, deserves a chance in the broader spotlight.

Currently streaming on Netflix.

Rent It.