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Is This Heaven?

Is This Heaven?

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Documentary

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Good enough for the Hall of Fame but without a headstone, Pete Hill has been nearly forgotten. Piecing together his story uncovers injustice, struggle, and one of the greatest ballplayers of all time.

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Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

76 mins

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Release Date

01 January 2015

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