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202293 minPGdocumentary

50 Summers

202293 minPGdocumentary

Omaha's Minor League Baseball franchise celebrates its 50th season as an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, highlighting its historical significance and community impact.

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Channel: Gravitas Documentaries

50 Summers

2022• 93 minPG

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Omaha's Minor League Baseball franchise celebrates its 50th season as an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, highlighting its historical significance and community impact.

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Omaha's Minor League Baseball franchise marks its 50th season as an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals, highlighting its significant role in Triple A baseball. Directed by Dan Napoli, "50 Summers" chronicles the team's evolution through various challenges and successes over the past five decades. The documentary features insights from notable figures such as comedian Rob Riggle, investor Warren Buffett, and baseball legend George Brett, who reflect on the franchise's impact on the local community and the sport as a whole.

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