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Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns (Includes The Tenth Inning) (2011)

Ken Burns , Ken Burns , Lynn Novick  |  NR |  DVD
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  • Actors: Ken Burns
  • Directors: Ken Burns, Lynn Novick
  • Format: AC-3, Box set, Color, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: Spanish, English
  • Dubbed: Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
  • Number of discs: 11
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: PBS
  • DVD Release Date: October 5, 2010
  • Run Time: 1380 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (426 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B003S1UNZU
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,105 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Baseball: A Film by Ken Burns (Includes The Tenth Inning)" on IMDb

Special Features

2.5 hours of deleted scenes
Additional interviews

Editorial Reviews

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After the national success of his 11-hour epic, The Civil War--the highest-rated miniseries in public-television history--many wondered if Ken Burns could capture the same energy and passion with smaller subjects. His reply, the 18-hour history of America's greatest sport, Baseball, not only quieted these worries, it also perhaps surpassed his prior achievement. Massive in scope (it covers more than 100 years), exhausting in detail, and filled with celebrities, journalists, politicians, historians, and the men who played the game, Burns's romantic love letter to the game achieves the impossible: even those who hate baseball can't help but become immersed in it. This is because Burns doesn't just detail the great players and the memorable plays and games; he also presents baseball as a cultural and social mirror, reflecting the beauty and hypocrisy of the nation that created it. Divided into nine innings, two hours each in length, the video examines complex social issues such as segregation, racial inequality (its section on Jackie Robinson, baseball's first African American player, should be required school viewing), labor battles between owners and players, politics, technology and gender conflicts, among others. Then, of course, there's fascinating footage and biographies on the players--troubled icons such as Babe Ruth and Ty Cobb, heroes such as Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle, and tragic figures such as Pete Rose and Lou Gehrig--the men who, despite a rocky and often hypocritical history, constructed baseball's tradition and preserved its invincibility. --Dave McCoy

Product Description

Here is the story of America s national pastime from master storyteller Ken Burns. It is an epic overflowing with heroes and hopefuls, scoundrels and screwballs. A saga spanning the quest for racial justice, the clash of labor and management, the immigrant experience, the transformation of popular culture, and the enduring appeal of the national pastime. And through it all, baseball remains a mirror of America.

Customer Reviews

No other sports documentary is quite like Ken Burns' BASEBALL. Andrew Babino  |  110 reviewers made a similar statement
The Quality is Perfect and the final DVD is a nice bonus in the set. Rev. Ron  |  24 reviewers made a similar statement
I doubt there's much I can say that hasn't already been said. Andrew P. Fendrich  |  22 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
296 of 304 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Can't wait!!! July 19, 2010
Format:DVD
I've watched the first 9 innings numerous times and this series is by far my favorite sports documentary. If your a baseball fan and have never watched this it is an absolute must watch it will give you a whole new perspsective on the game especially if you are younger like me (25).

Just an FYI the 2010 box set comes with the 10th inning. I don't know why Amazon has them available as a "frequently bought together" combo order but I just wanted to give you guys the heads up just buy this box set and you'll get all 10 innings plus the bonus features which include 2.5 hours of deleted scenes and additional interviews. Check the PBS site for a picture of the box set and it clearly states it includes the 10th inning and the run time and disc count are identical to what's on here.
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88 of 91 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars The consummate set of videos about Baseball. May 16, 2007
Format:DVD
Contained in these ten DVD's are just about every historical moment in baseball.

Inning 1 Baseball from its inception in the 1840's to the 1900's This explores baseballs roots from Abner Doubleday to the beginnings of what we know as modern day baseball.

Inning 2 1900 to 1910. The beginning of the World Series. Great footage and photos of old parks and players.

Inning 3 1910 TO 1920. Covers Babe Ruth, the Black sox, Grover Cleveland Alexander and more. Footage of Fenway being built

Inning 4 1920 to 1930 Really the beginnings of the Yankee dynasty but the Cardinals rule the National league with the famed gas house gang.

Inning 5 1930 to 1940. More footage of all the great stars of the day, Ruth, DiMaggio, Williams and more.

Inning 6 1940 to 1950. The effects of war on the American pastime. The splendid splinter goes to war, he comes back and picks up where he left off.

Inning 7 1950 to 1960. The Yankee dynasty continues. Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, The shot heard around the world, Don Larson's perfect game. The Giants and Dodgers pick and leave.

Inning 8 1960 to 1970. The Los Angeles Angels are born, The Kansas City A's become the Oakland A's, The Royals and Mets are born. The Padres are born and move into a small stadium outside of San Diego. And then there was the Seattle Pilots. Those amazin Mets win the World series. Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax get agents but are unsuccessful in changing baseballs anti trust act and re sign with the Dodgers. Maris passes the Babe with an asterisk.

Inning 9 1970 to 1994. Curt Flood loses his war against baseball but the players eventually win. The players union gets stronger. The Reds come to power. The A's win a couple world series.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An annual rite of spring: watching "Baseball" April 1, 2001
Format:VHS Tape|Amazon Verified Purchase
Every spring I watch Ken Burns' celebrated documentary "Baseball" on the weekend of Opening Day. Even if I am not sitting glued to the tube while it is on, listening to John Chancellor tell the story of the game is an enjoyable experience. Each "inning" takes on a specific focus, providing a defining element in the way Ty Cobb played the game, the Black Sox Scandal, the way Babe Ruth played the game, the struggle of the Negro Leagues, the dominance of New York temas in the Fifties, the creation of Free Agency, etc. Concise profiles of many of the game's greatest players and managers are spread throughout the nine volumes. More importantly, virtually every great moment in the history of the sport is to be found, not to mention some wonderful old-fashioned baseball songs.

Clearly, the climax of the documentary comes in Inning 6, "The National Pastime," when Jackie Robinson starts playing for the Dodgers. The series begins with a prologue on Ebbets Field and Robinson is laid to rest in the final episode. While the focus is on the Major Leagues throughout, Burns always checks back in with what is happening with the black players and the Negro Leagues, building towards Robinson breaking the color barrier. I think it is fair to say the documentary loses some steam after that point, but then that is the point where the series gets to players and moments that overlap our own lifetime. Once we get to colored images from television there is a different feel to "Baseball" from the black & white images to which we have become accustomed.

Also, the more you know about the history of baseball the more you will see the glaring omissions.... Read more ›

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82 of 89 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars New York Baseball: A Film By Ken Burns May 3, 2011
By mkd
Format:DVD
I think this was a good documentary that would be more accurately titled: "A New York Baseball Fan Attempts to Make a Comprehensive Documentary About Baseball." I fully appreciate the greatness and importance of New York baseball, but after awhile the bias became noticeable to the point of absurdity. Some stray observations:

-Practically every one of the regular talking heads was an avowed fan of one of the NY teams (Doris Kearns-Goodwin, Billy Crystal, Bob Costas, Steven Jay Gould, Roger Angell, Mario Cuomo, Robert Creamer). In other words, any time a personal emotional attachment was highlighted it was directed at either the Yankees, Dodgers or Giants. So far as I can tell not once in the whole series was someone allowed to gush about the Cubs or the Cardinals or the Indians or the White Sox or the Pirates or the Athletics. Very narrow minded.

-The Sixth Inning was particularly egregious. It didn't just focus mostly on the three New York teams- it focused exclusively on the three New York teams. I get that they were great, but did the 1950s really have no other good teams or great players? No mention of those Braves teams? No Go-Go Sox? No hint that baseball was played outside NY for an entire decade? Really?

-As others have mentioned, in discussing the 1960 World Series, the narrative is framed exclusively from the Yankee perspective. Burns apparently could not dig up a single Pirates fan to talk about how it was the greatest moment of his/her whole life. Instead, the replay of Mazeroski's home run is followed by the endless lamentations of the NY talking heads. Super annoying and not a little bit offensive.

-The same thing happens in the 10th inning.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars WOW history at my finger tips
the history at my finger tips is unbelievable...the old video, the story the players I just loved every moment of each disc!
Published 2 days ago by CCARTER
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film!
Ten-part documentary film on America's pastime,by the great Ken Burns,is a great addition to my collection and it arrived in the good condition it was described.
Published 5 days ago by CLD
5.0 out of 5 stars If you love baseball.....
If you love baseball and its history you'll love this documentary. Updated with the 10th inning - steroids period it is a comprehensive look at baseball from the beginning. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Rick K
5.0 out of 5 stars Baseball
A wonderful compilation of old and new memories captured by Ken Burns. The narratives and music are outstanding, too! Highly recommended!
Published 8 days ago by J. ESTES
5.0 out of 5 stars Baseball fans
SENSATIONAL! That says everything from the delivery to the packaging to the film quality and content. Any baseball fan would love this. You don't just have to be a Yankee fan.
Published 8 days ago by Rich King
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Ken Burns
Ken Burns' documentaries are unique -- he invented his own methodology and produced many excellent series. Baseball is one of the best.
Published 9 days ago by JoAnn Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
This series is very interesting and very well done. It has a good balance of history, humor, and interesting trivia about baseball. Anyone who is a baseball fan should own this!
Published 11 days ago by Ashley Anthon
3.0 out of 5 stars Very bias
Did not care for the badmouthing of the Philadelphia Phillies. Also too much time spent on New York and Boston.
Published 11 days ago by Joseph Dougherty
3.0 out of 5 stars Sound quality issues
I had issues with the sound quality on tapes 2, 5, 7. The sound was scratchy. The video quality was good throughout and the whole package would have been fine had it not been for... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Mopar75
5.0 out of 5 stars Baseball streaming version, with the 10 Inning
I watched this version thru my Amazon Prime service recently.
I also own Baseball on Laserdisc, a Box set I bought when it came out on LD a long time ago. Read more
Published 14 days ago by JPamaPrime
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No need to double dip (previous box set owners)
Any opinions on the quality difference between the DVD and BluRay versions of this? Is it just the same level of detail? I watched the series on PBS when it came out, but now I have a BluRay and am wondering which set to get.
Aug 28, 2010 by W. D Strickland |  See all 11 posts
"Extra Inning" Disc
I did some checking when this set and the standalone copy of 10th Inning came out brand spanking new. The "extra inning" disc was deleted from the newer box set. There are some Marketplace Sellers selling it by itself (when I bought my copy of 10th Inning, there was a seller who only... Read more
May 10, 2013 by Eric Pregosin |  See all 8 posts
Languages?
Appears to be English all the way audio and subbies (and captions). Lo siento.
Oct 7, 2010 by Eric Pregosin |  See all 9 posts
Baseball on Blu Ray?
Unfortunately no. Originally when PBS announced the disc (and the tv showing) during the 2010 baseball season, they announced (in a press release on their site) there would be 2 new complete box sets released (as well as the stand alones) one being blu ray. For reasons that are still unclear,... Read more
Jan 29, 2011 by Eric Pregosin |  See all 2 posts
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