The Boys of Summer documentary

by Flashfire on Dec 1, 2009 10:03 AM PST Comment 11 comments

This is something I think a lot of us would love the chance to do. Most of us probably can't for one reason or another (money, jobs, etc.) but for those who get to see all of the MLB ballparks in a single season, it's like the holy grail for a baseball fan. Well, barring getting to see your team win it all, I guess. From what I actually saw in the trailer it looks like the majority of this trip was managed with various donations, including tickets. I could be wrong.

Anyway, since I don't have much to say and haven't lately I'll let AN user "princemilo" do the talking for me below, as he and his father did that baseball trip a few years ago and they have a DVD coming out documenting it. Read on if you're interested in getting one, and I think I may just do so myself because I like a good baseball story and the whole father/son side of it. With all the crap I've wasted some of my money on over the years, this seems like a decent way to spend a few bucks and the proceeds do go to a very good cause.

Hey ANers,

As some of you may remember, my dad (who has Parkinson's Disease) and I went on the 20,000 mile road trip to all 30 MLB parks over two months in the summer of '04. The journey the ensuing award-winning documentary, "Boys of Summer", has been on has felt much longer. However, it is finally getting a limited release.

100% of the proceeds from the film are going to the Michael J Fox Foundation. For those of you who aren't familiar with the film, please take a look at the site: http://www.bosmovie.com. You'll find all the info, letters of recommendation, news articles a trailer and how to order it there.

Thank you all for your support. Here's to a productive A's off season and a +.500 2010 (yeah, I'm tempering these days -- I'll happily take that much improvement and allow myself to be pleasantly surprised by anything better).

My best to you,

Robert Cochrane (a.k.a. princemilo)
Director, Writer, Producer "Boys of Summer"

He also gave us his phone number but I didn't want to stick that in there myself. I'll let him comment and do so if he wishes.

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This is awesome

I was actually planning on doing this post-college. Was actually going to start planning pretty soon.

Great post

Fuck you Bob Geren

by supermarc589 on Dec 1, 2009 11:17 AM PST reply actions

I saw this film

Princemilo was kind enough to distribute some tickets a few years ago to a screening in Berkeley. It is a wonderful look at baseball but an even more important look at the relationship between father and son and a much-needed light shone on Parkinson’s disease. Highly recommended.

Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.

by skigurl on Dec 1, 2009 2:23 PM PST reply actions

I saw this in LA

It was AMAZING…I would go again!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Dec 1, 2009 4:25 PM PST reply actions

This looks great, FF, thanks for sharing.

I can see this as a great gift for anyone who loves baseball and has always wanted to do this.

I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King

by lynnzgal on Dec 1, 2009 4:53 PM PST reply actions

this is great

i have always wanted to make a trip like this with my dad because this has always been a dream of his as well. it would be great if i could take him one day.

its great that Princemilo was able to make this trip with his dad.

by Twan54321 on Dec 1, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions

Sweetness

I can’t wait to get a chance and see this!

by Lew Ghost on Dec 1, 2009 7:35 PM PST reply actions

Thanks so much all

For your kind words and support. If it’s in your means, please purchase a copy off the site (accepting orders now @ http://www.bosmovie.com). I should receive and begin shipping the DVDs on Friday, December 4th.

And yes, it does make a fine Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanzaa gift!

by princemilo on Dec 1, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions

Purchasing the DVD

Hi: I forwarded the link to your documentary website to my sister who said she’d like to buy the DVD but doesn’t have a paypal account. Is there another way she can buy it? You can reply to me directly at <camperdog3@yahoo.com> Thanks. S.

"Life without geometry has no point"

by camperdog on Dec 5, 2009 8:46 AM PST up reply actions

OT -- Wow, the Rockies have expressed interest in

Bobby Crosby and Noah Lowry. Is it too early for them to start printing 2010 playoff tickets?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Dec 1, 2009 8:24 PM PST reply actions