Events › My Father, Dick Allen Docuseries Preview and Discussion

As spring training heats up and Opening Day nears, the library invites baseball fans and history lovers alike to an exclusive first look at the upcoming five-part docuseries "My Father, Dick Allen" - a compelling portrait of one of the game's most electrifying and misunderstood legends. Told through the intimate lens of family, the series charts Dick Allen's extraordinary rise from his barrier-breaking early years in Philadelphia to his MVP season on Chicago's South Side, culminating in his long-overdue induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. This is a story of brilliance, courage, and resilience-on the field and at home.

The evening will feature a special screening of Episode 1, a five-minute extended trailer, and a lively panel discussion with audience Q&A, giving you the chance to speak withour filmmakers and special guests!

Guests include: Emmy Award winning director, Andy Billman
Producer & son of Dick Allen, Richard Allen, Jr.
Exec. Producer & baseball historian, Dr. David Fletcher
Emmy Award winning writer & producer, John Owens
Exec. Producer, Mermaid Media Group Ceo, Sharon Pannozzo
Clubhouse Attendant for Dick’s 1972 Mvp Season, Jim O’keefe
Chicago media & sports personality, Kenny McReynolds

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Accessibility
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