“Touching the Game: Alaska” is Jim Carroll’s second collegiate baseball documentary. Alaska is well known for its majestic scenery, captivating wildlife, and strong indigenous culture, but few know about its rich baseball tradition. This documentary celebrates the unique history and traditions of the Alaska Baseball League, known for developing legendary players like Tom Seaver, Dave Winfield, Mark McGwire, and Randy Johnson.

The film also highlights the annual Midnight Sun Game, played without artificial lights. It blends the league’s history, Alaskan landscapes, and personal stories of its members, providing a poignant perspective on baseball as a cherished national pastime.

Touching the Game, Alaska | June 19, 2009 (United States)
Director: Jim CarrollWriter: Jim CarrollStars: Heath Bell, Red Boucher, Dave BushSummary: Rooted before the first Midnight Sun game in 1906, The Alaska Baseball League has been adding to Alaska's cultural and historical legacy, defined as much by its Alaskan existence as by its exceptionally high quality baseball.
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