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Introducing an unforgettable array of players, teams and fans, the film showcases the era's extraordinary accomplishments as well as its devastating disappointments. Combining extraordinary highlights, stunning still photographs, and insightful commentary by players, managers, and fans, The Tenth Inning interweaves the story of the national pastime with the story of America.

As America reels from the horror of the 9/11 attacks, baseball provides solace.
Baseball is sacred to the people of the Dominican Republic
Tom Verducci talks about how all players are tainted by the steroid era.
Corporate funding for The Tenth Inning is provided by Bank of America. Additional funding is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and the Public Broadcasting Service
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Clip from Bonds press conference.
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In the late 1990s, baseball became a power game about home runs.
America comes together after 9/11 through baseball.
Mike Barnicle talks about the Red Sox loss of 2003 and how it impacted his son, Tim.
Latin American players discuss integration in baseball.
Footage from the 2005 congressional hearings on steroid use in baseball.
Dan Okrent discusses inventing Rotisserie baseball.
Andrew Zimbalist talks about baseball as an individual game.
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