Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream

Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream

He hit everything life threw at him.

1995 · 120 min · ★ 6.8 · Documentary

1995 American documentary film follows baseball slugger Hank Aaron's pursuit of Babe Ruth's all time record for homeruns.

Directed by Michael Tollin

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