WooLife

One life saved by the game of baseball.

2008•1h 37m•

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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.

Director

Paul Hoffman

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Ronnie Woo Woo

Joe Mantegna

Buck O'Neil

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Director: Paul Hoffman

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Producer: Paul Hoffman

WooLife

One life saved by the game of baseball.

2008•1h 37m•

★0.0(0 ratings)

Documentary

Overview

Director

Paul Hoffman

Watchlist

Main Cast

Ronnie Woo Woo

Joe Mantegna

Buck O'Neil

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Paul Hoffman

Production

Producer: Paul Hoffman

Did You Know?

The film's tagline is: "One life saved by the game of baseball."

The runtime is 97 minutes (1h 37m).

The film was directed by Paul Hoffman.

This title is listed on IMDb as tt8609466.

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WooLife

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Ronnie Woo Woo

Joe Mantegna

Buck O'Neil

Full Crew

Direction

Production

WooLife

Overview

Director

Main Cast

Ronnie Woo Woo

Joe Mantegna

Buck O'Neil

Full Crew

Direction

Production

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Did You Know?

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