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Eight Men Out

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'Eight Men Out' is a 1988 film directed by John Sayles, dramatizing the Black Sox Scandal of 1919.

The movie portrays the events leading up to and including the fixing of the World Series.

It delves into the motivations of the eight Chicago White Sox players who conspired to throw the games.

The film explores themes of greed, disillusionment, and the loss of innocence in the face of corruption.

Featuring a notable ensemble cast, it offers a detailed and compelling account of one of baseball's most infamous episodes.

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Say It Ain't So, Joe: The 1919 Black Sox Scandal

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