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The Beaning
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The Beaning

2017-11-11 · 9 min · ★ 7.2

Documentary · History · Horror

An experimental documentary exploring a sinister theory surrounding the death of Cleveland baseball player Ray Chapman in 1920 and the subsequent rise of the Yankee dynasty.

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Directors
Sean McCoy
Production companies
Erie Steelworks
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Mark C. FullhardtMark C. FullhardtTillinghast Hudson
James SawayaCarl Mays
Dennis WitJacob Ruppert
Pete MullinRay Chapman

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