FITCHBURG -- The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University will host a public screening of "It Ain't Over" (2022), a heartfelt and inspiring documentary about New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra.
The film will screen at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 18, in Ellis White Lecture Hall in Hammond Hall, 160 Pearl St. Admission is free and open to the public.
Written and directed by Sean Mullin, the film delves into the remarkable life and career of one of baseball's most beloved figures.
This documentary chronicles the journey of Lorenzo Pietro "Yogi" Berra, the son of Italian immigrants who grew up in St. Louis on "The Hill," an Italian American neighborhood once derisively called "Dago Hill" by the press.
From his humble beginnings, Berra rose to greatness as a Yankee legend, playing alongside icons like Mickey Mantle and Joe DiMaggio between 1946 and 1963, and later served as a manager and coach with the Yankees, New York Mets, and Houston Astros.
Featuring rare archival footage, insightful interviews with Berra and his family, and commentary from renowned figures such as Vin Scully, Bob Costas, Billy Crystal, Joe Torre, Derek Jeter, Joe Madden, and Joe Girardi, "It Ain't Over" paints an intimate portrait of Yogi Berra's life, both on and off the field.
Whether you're a lifelong baseball fan or simply curious about this great Italian American, one of the sport's greatest personalities, this film is a must-see.