In the summer of 1982, Ronald Reagan was in the White House, “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” led the box office, “Dallas” topped the Nielsen rankings and Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” was No. 1 on the pop chart. The U.S. was suffering through the end of a recession but still embracing the “Morning in America” moment for pop culture. Amid this heady mix, the Milwaukee Brewers exploded, quite unexpectedly, as the hottest team in Major League Baseball.
The legacy of that almost-miracle season for the Brewers is revisited with great affection in a new documentary directed by Sean Hanish. “Just a Bit Outside: The Story of the 1982
→ Continue reading at Variety
