

The Beaning
2017-11-11 · 9 min · ★ 7.2
An experimental documentary exploring a sinister theory surrounding the death of Cleveland baseball player Ray Chapman in 1920 and the subsequent rise of the Yankee dynasty.
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- Sean McCoy
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- Erie Steelworks
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Mark C. FullhardtTillinghast HudsonTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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