More About the Film "Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life"
He was one of the greatest sports heroes ever -- and one of the most unlikely. Raised in a poor Italian fishing community in San Francisco, Joe DiMaggio joined the New York Yankees in 1936 and quickly rose to become the star of baseball's golden age. He was graceful, elegant, and inspiring; his 56-game hitting streak electrified the nation. But Joe was always obsessed with being perfect, and over time became bitter and cynical about his celebrity. After his tumultuous marriage to Marilyn Monroe, he turned to cashing in on his fame. Produced by Mark Zwonitzer. Richard Ben Cramer narrates this gritty portrait of the real man behind the legend.
Program Description
A synopsis of the film, plus film credits
Enhanced Transcript
The program transcript with additional information
Reference
Interview Transcripts
Extended interviews with program participants.
Primary Source Documents
Three newspaper articles about the Yankee Clipper
Further Reading
A list of books relating to the program topic
"Joe DiMaggio: A Hero's Life" is not available on home video.
Educators & Librarians may order "Joe DiMaggio: A Hero's Life" at PBS Video.
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