Update: Screening of my film in Cooperstown tomorrow (May 18)

[GregMitch34]

Thrilled about this even though not baseball (yet, you might say, involving one of the true all-time heavy hitters): The acclaimed new film that I co-produced, "Following the Ninth"--on the amazing cultural influence of Berthoven's final symphony and "Ode to Joy"--is being screened in Cooperstown on May 18 as part of a community-wide celebration and benefit for the local Food Pantry. I'll be speaking that night and at local schools the next day. I've also written a book, "Journeys With Beethoven," with the director of the film, Kerry Candaele.

If that name strikes a chord--yes, he is the brother of longtime big leaguer Casey Candaele. And Kerry earlier helped create the documentary "A League of Their," later turned into a certain Hollywood hit. Kerry's mom was one of the original stars portrayed (in composite) in the Tom Hanks film and he provided some material for the exhibit at the Hall...

Completing this cycle...my book about managing my son in Little League, "Joy in Mudville," is part of the collection at the Hall. It was optioned for a Hollywood film by...Tom Hanks. And two years ago I went to the wedding of one of the kids, "RBI Keiser," featured in the book....in Cooperstown at the Otesaga....

Here's link to the May 18 event:

http://cooperstownfoodpantry.org/cri...n-cooperstown/

[Leon]

Very nice write up Greg. Congratulations and kudos for helping a food pantry too. Job well done.

[Big Ben]

Congratulations! This sounds very interesting!

[rhettyeakley]

Originally Posted by GregMitch34

Thrilled about this even though not baseball (yet, you might say, involving one of the true all-time heavy hitters): The acclaimed new film that I co-produced, "Following the Ninth," is being screened in Cooperstown on May 18 as part of a community-wide celebration and benefit for the local Food Pantry. I'll be speaking that night and at local schools the next day. I've also written a book with the director of the film, Kerry Candaele.

If that name strikes a chord--yes, he is the brother of longtime big leaguer Casey Candaele. And Kerry earlier helped create the documentary "A League of Their," later turned into a certain Hollywood hit. Kerry's mom was one of the original stars portrayed (in composite) in the Tom Hanks film and he provided some material for the exhibit at the Hall...

Completing this cycle...my book about managing my son in Little League, "Joy in Mudville," is part of the collection at the Hall. It was optioned for a Hollywood film by...Tom Hanks. And two years ago I went to the wedding of one of the kids, "RBI Keiser," featured in the book....in Cooperstown at the Otesaga....

Here's link to the May 18 event:

http://cooperstownfoodpantry.org/cri...n-cooperstown/

Funny, many years ago I remember reading an article about Casey Candaele (probably in SI or something) where he went into having been taught to play baseball by his MOTHER not his father, not sure why I remember that story from so long ago but it stuck with me for some odd reason. I would remember that story every time I saw one of Casey's cards.

[GregMitch34]

His mom was tall, thin, lefty hitter, likened to Ted Williams. Some fun stories about the annual parents' day at school in California when teachers would play the parents on the ball field. Uh...who's that MOTHER....

[slipk1068]

Would love to get there on May 18, but I doubt it will happen. Sometimes, life gets in the way.

[Michael Peich]

Greg--

Congratulations, and for many of the things that mean a lot to me, too, including Beethoven. I would attend, but May 18 is my birthday and I'm celebrating it at the Phillies-Reds game with my wife and another friend, also born May 18.

Have a wonderful event in Cooperstown!

Cheers,
Mike

[npa589]

Greg:

Congratulations on this achievement! Also, if we ever meet, I'd love to discuss Beethoven's 9th with you. I've performed it both in the choir and as a soloist, and it is my favorite musical work. I could go on and on about it, and am now going to re-listen to my version with Karajan conducting!