'The League, a movie on Negro League pioneers, playing at Chicago theaters

Friday, July 7, 2023
CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's a rousing new film called "The League" about the renowned Negro League baseball pioneers - and you can see it starting this weekend.

The Negro League paved the way for players from Jackie Robinson to Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Ernie Banks. Chicago played a big part of that movement.
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You can see the documentary Sunday, Monday or Wednesday at select theaters across the Chicago area.

It will be shown at:
-AMC Crestwood 18
-AMC Ford City 14
-AMC River East 21
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-AMC Schererville 16
-AMC Streets of Woodfield 20
-AMC Village Crossing 18
-AMC Yorktown 18
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