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WooLife

Jan 1, 2008

1h 37m

★ 0.0

One life saved by the game of baseball.

Overview

WooLife chronicles Ronnie Woo's journey from an abusive childhood on the south side of Chicago to his adopted family in Wrigley Field. A young Ronnie becomes inspired after his grandma takes him to a Cub game in 1947 to see Jackie Robinson play. What Ronnie discovers in the bleachers of Wrigley Field is a foster family of Cub fans and players that awakens his spirit and saves him from homelessness. He finds his souls music by rejoicing 'Cubs Woo, Cubs Woo' in a way that inspires some of baseballs greatest players.

Genres

Documentary

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Cast

Ronnie Woo Woo

Joe Mantegna

Buck O'Neil

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WooLife

Overview

Genres

WooLife Trailers

Cast

Ronnie Woo Woo

Joe Mantegna

Buck O'Neil

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