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Boys of Summer (2006) is a English movie. Robert David Cochrane has directed this movie. Joe Buck,Dan Cochrane,Robert David Cochrane,Peter Gammons are the starring of this movie. It was released in 2006. Boys of Summer (2006) is considered one of the best Documentary movie in India and around the world.
My father (who has Parkinson Disease) and I road-tripped 20,000 miles in two months to see a game at each of the 30 Major League Ballparks. We also visited the MLB Hall of Fame, the Negro League Museum and the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa. We interviewed father and sons, mothers and daughters as well as fellow Parkinsonians everywhere we went. 50% of the proceeds from the sale of this film will be donated to the Michael J Fox Foundation.
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A Father and Son Odessy to Baseball Parks, raising awareness of Parkinson Disease.
This film touched my heart and brought back memories of sharing good times with my parents. As a film patron, I look forward to the general release of this film, as the story is entertaining as well as educational. The wide release would not only raise knowledge about Parkinson Disease but would raise funds for Parkinson research. The every day trials were fun to watch, the sense of humor of both men was priceless. There is much to be learned from these fellows and the way they handled disappointment and triumphs. The public embraced them and that was heartwarming. It is America at its finest -baseball- as our national pastime. And being able to share it with someone you love is priceless. My wish for all would be for everyone to experience one day with a parent and enjoy the day. This film celebrates the America in all of us.
Great baseball movie.....and much more!
I thought Boys of Summer was excellent. It's a movie that all baseball fans will enjoy, as well as anyone who appreciates a very nice father-son story. I particularly enjoyed seeing each and every park in the Major Leagues, and the close bond that Robert and Dan have with each other. You get a real feel of their personalities and the type of relationship they have with each other, one that would make many fathers & sons a little jealous. The ballparks are great....and as anyone who has been to many of them knows, each one is unique, and something to be savored. And all the while, you see the struggles that people with Parkinson's have, which gave me a much better understanding of the disease. I would highly recommend this to everyone I know.
Family Bonds Run Strong
I had the privilege of seeing this documentary at the Phoenix Film Festival closing night, and the festival committee couldn't have picked a better movie to end with. In this amazing tale of two grown men - father and son - traveling North America in a whirlwind adventure trying to see 30 Major League Baseball games in two months we learn of one of America's favorite past times - baseball - as tried and true as apple pie itself, family bonds, Parkinson's Disease, and how it effects our lives and loved ones. This movie touched me to my core, and taught me you are never too old to reconnect with your family, dreams, and your child like innocence. I was amazed at the ease the Cochran's were willing to share their personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences, but through their sometimes humorous and candid sharing comes understanding. This is one film you should not bypass.
Now is the time to love your parents, baseball, and make the world better.
"The Boys of Summer" is a wonderful documentary about a father and son making a two-month and over 20,000 mile journey to visit every major league baseball park and attend a game and more. The fact that the father was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease gave the son (Robert Cochrane) a sense of urgency to start this adventure. Along the way Robert and his father also go to The National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Negro Baseball Hall of Fame, and The Field of Dreams. In addition they attend a Parkinson's Disease Awareness Convention. I was very impressed with the messages of love and hope weaved throughout the project. You see a son relate to his father is a loving and caring way that is genuine and refreshing. You experience someone learning from others how to cope with the onset of Parkinson's disease. And, you see how baseball, still our national past-time, can pull people together who are related and even those who aren't related. Like the previous reviewer, this movie brought back fond memories of my father and younger brother attending baseball games with me and also playing baseball with me. In my case, the only times that I spent truly alone with my father involved baseball. And, attending games or doing anything related to baseball with my brother allows us to relate in a really special way. I also found myself transported to ballparks and places I'd been before as well as places I may never have otherwise seen in a wonderful and nurturing way. This movie brought some of my favorite sayings to the screen. You can accomplish anything that you can imagine. People are basically good. And, if you help other people you will benefit more than it costs you. If you are looking for an emotionally uplifting and smart movie that will inspire and inform you this is it. I know that the director is looking for a distributor so that more people can see this movie. And, when that happens the profits will go to Parkinson's research. For more information go to baseballdoc.com.
An Excellent Film!
I had the pleasure of seeing this movie at the 2006 Phoenix Film Festival. It is a heart-warming, funny, touching story about the relationship between a father and a son, and their journey to baseball fields all around the country one summer. The father has Parkinson Disease and one of the purposes of the film is to raise awareness of the disease. All proceeds from the film help fund Parkinson Research. The movie depicts the love a son has for his father, and their mutual love of baseball. This movie is a must-see for anyone who loves baseball or has a loved one dealing with a chronic illness. "Boys of Summer" is one of the most touching films I have ever seen, it is not to be missed!