Netflix has reshaped the TV landscape thanks to Orange Is the New Black and House of Cards.
Now, the on-demand giant is dipping its toes into the world of feature films.
The Battered Bastards of Baseball, a documentary from Chapman Way and Maclain Way, tells the incredible true story of actor Bing Russell’s (father of Kurt Russell) Minor League Baseball team the Portland Mavericks.
The team operated from 1973 to 1977, with Kurt himself playing for them and serving as vice president. Oscar-nominated director Todd Field (Little Children) also played for the Mavericks.
The Battered Bastards of Baseball premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January to rave reviews, and will air exclusively through Netflix on July 11.
A narrative feature based on the story is currently in the works with Fast & Furious filmmaker Justin Lin attached to direct.
