Three more reviews:
Friday Dec 9th, 2005
From www.athleticsnation.com:
Written by skigurl
Just wanted to give a huge thanks to Robert for giving a few of us the chance to see his very personal film about his baseball trip with his dad last summer. He graciously hosted a great party where we also got to meet his dad, the "star" of the movie, who has Parkinson's disease.
The film was really three stories: A baseball trip, a father/son relationship, and a chance to see what Parkinson's is about and how it affects those who have it and their families. He's got lots of talent as a filmmaker but, more importantly, he has a wonderful family and was very open about sharing them with us.
It's rare for people to be as open about who they are in front of a camera, and I think it's a great story that will hopefully get wider distribution.
Friday Dec 09, 2005
From www.atheleticsnation.com
Written by Alameda Greg
Me too
I also went with my wife last night (nice to meet you skigurl) and this movie is touching and funny.
Robert, two things:
I forgot to ask in the Q/A last night what the deal was with those kids with the mansion in Houston? Your dad's line about their parents was the funniest of the night, that and that Cincy kid mispronouncing Miguel Tejada.
I also didn't realize until I got home last night that you are also the person who went to the Raiders game and had such a bad experience. I happened to run across that post last night. Dang, I wish I would have known so we could have talked about it.
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LETTER FROM THE BOSTON RED SOX
December 14, 2005
Dear Robert,
I would like to thank you for sending me a copy of Boys of Summer. I watched the film, in the company of others in my office, and we all commented on how well the documentary was made. Following you and your father, Dan, as you made your trip across the country, through various cities and Major League ballparks, was a truly touching depiction of the bond between a father and a son.
We were very pleased, as well, to see that the game of baseball could play a small part in the trips you took, and the stories you were able to bring to the film. We particularly enjoyed the fact that you were able to make a stop here, at our beloved Fenway Park.
For those of us who know or love someone with Parkinson’s disease, your film touches upon many of the feelings we go through every day. And for someone who is unfamiliar with the disease, your film does a wonderful job of expressing how such a disease effects not only the person with the disease, but also all of those who care for them and the disease secondhand.
I would like to wish you all the best in this endeavor and all that may follow. Your work on behalf of all of those inflicted with Parkinson’s disease is inspirational, and heartfelt. Thank you again for sharing it with us.
Sincerely,
Dr. Carles A. Steinberg
Executive Vice President/Public Affairs
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