There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues (1981)

Name: There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace: Life in the Negro Baseball Leagues
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1981
Duration: 58 min
Cast: Cool Papa Bell, Chet Brewer, Jimmie Crutchfield, Bob Feller, Rodolfo Fernandez

58m

Documentary

Plot

"There Was Always Sun Shining Someplace" offers a compelling exploration of the Negro Leagues, highlighting the struggles and triumphs of black baseball players who made significant contributions to the sport. Through a blend of rare archival footage and insightful interviews with legends of the game, the documentary paints a vivid picture of an era often overlooked in American sports history. It celebrates the resilience, talent, and enduring legacy of these athletes, illustrating how their passion for baseball shone brightly despite the challenges they faced.

Cast

Cool Papa Bell Chet Brewer Jimmie Crutchfield Bob Feller Rodolfo Fernandez Dorothy Harris Sammy T. Hughes Judy Johnson James Earl Jones Buck Leonard David Malarcher Effa Manley Buck O'Neil Ted Page Leroy 'Satchel' Paige