Summary This short will explore the origins and nuances of the high five, bringing to life the unique legacy of the gesture and the story of one of its unsung originators. The filmmakers will tell the story of Glenn Burke and his origins as a baseball prodigy, his time in the majors and spontaneous "invention" of the gesture. Using this moment, the story then pivots to chronicle the simultaneous spread of the high five as both celebratory and political gesture alongside the professional and personal decline of Glenn Burke.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Andrew Jenks Bill Lee Ray Van Ness III Alma Warren
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Jul 22, 2014
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : ESPN Films
Summary This short will explore the origins and nuances of the high five, bringing to life the unique legacy of the gesture and the story of one of its unsung originators. The filmmakers will tell the story of Glenn Burke and his origins as a baseball prodigy, his time in the majors and spontaneous "invention" of the gesture. Using this moment, the story then pivots to chronicle the simultaneous spread of the high five as both celebratory and political gesture alongside the professional and personal decline of Glenn Burke.
Genres : Documentary Short
Release date : Jul 22, 2014
Countries of origin : United States
Official sites : Official site
Language : English
Production companies : ESPN Films