The High Five

The High Five

2014
11m
6.0

6.0/10

5 votes • View on IMDb
Overview

On October 2nd, 1977 Dusty Baker hit his 30th homerun of the season. As Baker rounded the bases, an excited rookie named Glenn Burke met him at home plate, raised his arm high in the air and slapped Baker's hand. It was the first high five recorded in the history of sports. A year later, Burke was forced out of baseball amid rumours of his sexual orientation.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
ESPN Films
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date July 23, 2014
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt3567224
Website Visit Site

Cast

Glenn Burke
Glenn Burke

Self

Dusty Baker
Dusty Baker

Self

Key Crew

Barry Jenkins
Producer
Mike Jacobs
Director