Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream | |
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Directed by | Michael Tollin |
Written by | Michael Tollin |
Produced by | Fredric Golding |
Cinematography | Derek Britt Chuck Cohen |
Edited by | John Ganem |
Music by | Ed Smart |
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Distributed by | TBS [2] |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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