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Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story

2018, 1h 37min
Documentary
The first and only Taiwanese player for the New York Yankees, Chien-Ming Wang held many titles: American League Wins Leader, World Series Champion, Olympian, Time 100 Most Influential, and The Pride of Taiwan. He had it all - until a 2008 injury forever altered the course of his career. Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story - named after the late sinking action on his signature pitch - follows the rise and fall of the international icon as he fights his way back into the Major Leagues through endless rehab programs and lengthy stints away from home, carrying the weight of the world on his battered shoulder. A poignant and intimate account of Wang’s steadfast quest, Late Life tells the story of a man who is unwilling to give up and unable to let go.
Country: United States, Taiwan
Director:
Frank W Chen
Cast:
Brian Cashman,
Randy Sullivan,
Neil Allen,
Chien-ming Wang
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Frank W Chen
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Brian Cashman
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Randy Sullivan
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Neil Allen
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Chien-ming Wang
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Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story chronicles the rise and fall of the first and only Taiwanese player for the New York Yankees, Chien-Ming Wang. From his early successes as a dominating pitcher to his devastating injury and subsequent struggles to return to the Major Leagues, the documentary takes an intimate look at Wang's relentless quest to reclaim his former glory. With the support of his loyal agent, trainers, fans, and family, Wang embarks on a grueling journey of rehab and minor league pitstops, determined to overcome the odds and prove himself once again. As he navigates the pressures of being a national icon and the weight of his countrymen's expectations, Wang's story becomes an uplifting parable of success through sheer determination and hard work.

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Late Life: The Chien-Ming Wang Story was released in theaters on October 12, 2018.

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