The Silent Natural

20192019
2h 20m

6.7/10

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William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to becom... Read allWilliam Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.William Hoy was one of the first Deaf Major League Baseball players in the 1800's. Being deaf, he introduced hand signals for strike and ball to the game and overcame many obstacles to become one of the greatest players of his time.

6.7/10

Director
- David Risotto
Writers
- David Risotto(story by)
- Steve Sandy(researcher)
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The Silent Natural

Clarence Felder, Barry Livingston, Bill Billions, and Miles Barbee in The Silent Natural (2019)

Miles Barbee in The Silent Natural (2019)

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Courtney Gains and Christian Hetrick in The Silent Natural (2019)

Vernon Wells and Miles Barbee in The Silent Natural (2019)

Sam J. Jones, Sheree J. Wilson, Kate Sanford, and Miles Barbee in The Silent Natural (2019)

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The family home was a vinyl sided mobile home.

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5/10

A compelling 90-minute film that lasts 150 minutes

This is a valiant effort from novice writer/director and a cast of mostly first-timers, but there is so much reenacted material that is simply weak and doesn't propel the story. I'm guessing that writer/director David Risotto had a heavy hand in editing, although others are credited as editor and assistant editor.

What drew me to the film and kept me watching is the strength of the story itself.This property deserves a stronger treatment.

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