The High Five (2014)
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.
Director: Mike Jacobs
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: July 23, 2014
Cast
- Glenn Burke - Self
- Dusty Baker - Self
Production: ESPN Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
sports, baseball
More Films by Director: Mike Jacobs
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The High Five about?
- 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.
- Who directed The High Five?
- The High Five was directed by Mike Jacobs.
- Who stars in The High Five?
- The High Five stars Glenn Burke, Dusty Baker.
- How long is The High Five?
- The High Five has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is The High Five?
- The High Five is a Documentary film.
- Where was The High Five produced?
- The High Five was produced in United States of America.