On October 2nd, 1977 Dusty Baker hit his 30th homerun of the season. As Baker rounded the bases, an excited rookie named Glenn Burke met him at home plate, raised his arm high in the air and slapped Baker’s hand. It was the first high five recorded in the history of sports. A year later, Burke was forced out of baseball amid rumours of his sexual orientation
ESPN 30 for 30 short. Screenings at SXSW, SFIFF, Maryland and more.
WINNER – Best Documentary Short, San Francisco International Film Festival
Directed and Edited by:
Michael Jacobs
Director of Photography:
Michael Gioulakis
Jesse Dana
Original Music by:
Mondo Boys
Produced by:
Chris Gary
Co-Producer:
Barry Jenkins
Associate Producers:
Justin Barber
Ryan Simon
Matt Woods
Executive Producers:
John Dahl
Connor Schel
Bill Simmons
Senior Producer:
Dan Silver
Sound Design and Mix:
Joel Raabe
Motion Graphics:
Jason Sussberg
Colorist:
Ayumi Ashley