The new 'Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War' could be a go-to for your sports bae

Who said Date Night or Nahhh… only dealt with movies, TV shows and Broadway performances? It turns out ESPN Films’ upcoming Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War documentary could be just what the Aaron Judge brought in for you and your sports-loving bae.

We’ve all dated or currently date a partner with a genuine love for sports. Whether they bleed Big Blue or were born with pinstripes, there’s something about New York sports you have to appreciate. So of course gearing up for the new documentary has me already thinking of one or two lovely sports ladies worthy of kicking back with some Buffalo wings and bubbly beverages for this potential must-see. The official verdict will come soon but in the meantime, geek out all you New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers heads geeking for some quality content.

ESPN Films’ latest documentary “Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War” will debut Tuesday, September 27 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN. In 1977 and 1978, the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers squared off in back-to-back World Series. Each club was a tenuous collection of talent and personalities that threatened to combust at any moment, but ultimately managed to reach the pinnacle of the sport. Produced by Mark Shapiro and Peter Guber in association with FILM45, directed by Fritz Mitchell (“The Legend of Jimmy the Greek,” “Ghosts of Ole Miss”), and narrated by actor Rob Lowe, the documentary tells the story of a rivalry filled with colorful characters, seismic controversies and unforgettable moments. The film will be made available on ESPN+ immediately after its premiere.

“I love baseball and I love heavyweight boxing. I have done movies in all areas, but the chance to do a heavyweight fight in baseball was irresistible,” said Guber. “There was no “crying in baseball”, unless you were the loser in the ’70s of the Dodgers vs. Yankees uncivil war.”

“It was a fun challenge to tell the story of baseball’s most traditional rivalry and to document the Dodgers and Yankees on their inevitable collision course through a two-year period,” added Mitchell. “I’m old enough to remember the summer of 1977, the blackout, the Son of Sam and Reggie Jackson’s three home runs, but I had forgotten about the turmoil of the Yankees and was unfamiliar with the Dodgers clubhouse angst. Both New York and Los Angeles were going through periods of profound change and despair. I found that the troubles of baseball’s free agency era mirrored those of society and the ‘me generation,’ a time that seems eerily similar to today.”

The documentary features extensive interviews with virtually all the living protagonists of the tale, from Reggie Jackson and Steve Garvey to Ron Guidry, Tommy John, Willie Randolph, Ron Cey, Graig Nettles, Steve Yeager, Mickey Rivers, Bucky Dent and Dusty Baker, as well as many of the writers and reporters who covered the teams at the time.

Yankees-Dodgers: An Uncivil War is slated to premiere Tuesday, September 27 at 9 PM ET on ESPN. Tap in!

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