WooLife (2008)
One life saved by the game of baseball.
WooLife chronicles Ronnie Woo's journey from an abusive childhood on the south side of Chicago to his adopted family in Wrigley Field. A young Ronnie becomes inspired after his grandma takes him to a Cub game in 1947 to see Jackie Robinson play. What Ronnie discovers in the bleachers of Wrigley Field is a foster family of Cub fans and players that awakens his spirit and saves him from homelessness. He finds his souls music by rejoicing 'Cubs Woo, Cubs Woo' in a way that inspires some of baseballs greatest players.
Director: Paul Hoffman
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 1, 2008
Cast
- Ronnie Woo Woo - Ronnie Woo Woo
- Joe Mantegna - Joe Mantegna
- Buck O'Neil - Buck O'Neil
Original Language: en
Keywords
chicago, illinois
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is WooLife about?
- WooLife chronicles Ronnie Woo's journey from an abusive childhood on the south side of Chicago to his adopted family in Wrigley Field. A young Ronnie becomes inspired after his grandma takes him to a Cub game in 1947 to see Jackie Robinson play. What Ronnie discovers in the bleachers of Wrigley Field is a foster family of Cub fans and players that awakens his spirit and saves him from homelessness. He finds his souls music by rejoicing 'Cubs Woo, Cubs Woo' in a way that inspires some of baseballs greatest players.
- Who directed WooLife?
- WooLife was directed by Paul Hoffman.
- Who stars in WooLife?
- WooLife stars Ronnie Woo Woo, Joe Mantegna, Buck O'Neil.
- How long is WooLife?
- WooLife has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is WooLife?
- WooLife is a Documentary film.