Say Hey, Willie Mays! (2022)
Overview
Follow Willie Mays’ life both on and off the field over five decades as he navigated the American sports landscape and the country’s ever-evolving cultural backdrop, all while helping to define what it means to be one of America’s first Black sports superstars. He left an indelible mark in New York City and San Francisco, building a love affair with both cities’ fans.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 5.3 |
Directed By
Nelson George
Crew
Nelson George
Philip Byron
Nick Trotta
Colin Hanks
Nancy Abraham
Maverick Carter
Jamal Henderson
Glen Zipper
LeBron James
Lisa Heller
Sean M. Stuart
Abtin Motia
Bentley Weiner
Jessey Drake
Paul Cole
Quinn Alvarez
Stefanie Schaldenbrand
Darrin Roberts
TOP CAST
Willie Mays
Self
Barry Bonds
Self
Michael Mays
Self
Reggie Jackson
Self
Orlando Cepeda
Self
Juan Marichal
Self
Vin Scully
Self
Bob Costas
Self
John Shea
Self
Jon Miller
Self
Dick York
Self
Todd Boyd
Self
Harry Edwards
Self
Muhammad Ali
Self (archive footage)
Jim Brown
Self (archive video)
Yogi Berra
Self
Joe DiMaggio
Self (archive footage)
Michael Jordan
Self
Leo Durocher
Self
Martin Luther King Jr.
Self (archive footage)
Paul Lynde
Self
Elizabeth Montgomery
Self (archive video)
Agnes Moorehead
Self (archive video)
Richard Nixon
Self
Donna Reed
Self (archive video)
Babe Ruth
Self (archive footage)
Tommie Smith
Self
Ed Sullivan
Self
Warren Spahn
Self
Jackie Robinson
Self
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