The Spy Behind Home Plate Additional Details Runtime: 1 Hr. 41 Min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2019 Film Info: Screening format: DCP Director: Aviva Kempner Screenwriter: Aviva Kempner Editor: Barbara Ballow Presented in partnership with the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Historical Society, Milwaukee Jewish Federation and OnMilwaukee In this first ever feature-length documentary about the enigmatic Moe Berg, director Aviva Kempner again focuses her camera on a little-known Jewish hero. From the streets of Newark to five major league teams during baseball’s Golden Age to his secret life spying for the OSS during WWII…Berg’s improbable story is told with rare historical footage and revealing interviews with family and an All-Star roster from the worlds of history, sports and spy craft. Members-Only Screening: Top Secret Join the MKE Film Community The Oriental Theatre’s parent organization, Milwaukee Film, offers exclusive monthly screenings of festival-quality films, ticket and merchandise discounts, early access to film festival tickets, private event invites, and other fantastic perks to its members. As a member, you’ll be a part of a growing community of film fans who are passionate about sharing cinematic experiences and furthering film culture in the Milwaukee area. Milwaukee Film memberships are tax deductible and begin as low as $65/year. Become a Milwaukee Film Member Accessibility Read More About Accessibility Oriental Bar Read More About Concessions Location 2230 North Farwell Avenue on Milwaukee's East Side Get Directions to the Oriental
The Spy Behind Home Plate Additional Details Runtime: 1 Hr. 41 Min. Rating: Not Rated Release Year: 2019 Film Info: Screening format: DCP Director: Aviva Kempner Screenwriter: Aviva Kempner Editor: Barbara Ballow Presented in partnership with the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, Milwaukee County Historical Society, Milwaukee Jewish Federation and OnMilwaukee In this first ever feature-length documentary about the enigmatic Moe Berg, director Aviva Kempner again focuses her camera on a little-known Jewish hero. From the streets of Newark to five major league teams during baseball’s Golden Age to his secret life spying for the OSS during WWII…Berg’s improbable story is told with rare historical footage and revealing interviews with family and an All-Star roster from the worlds of history, sports and spy craft.