Directed by John Scheinfeld, (The U.S. vs. John Lennon), this feature film documentary is a celebration of hope, loyalty, faith and the extraordinary love affair between a great city and its baseball team. We Believe, explores the relationship between Chicago, the Cubs and their loyal fans.
Starring, nine current players, Lou Piniella, Hugh Heffner, Billy Corgan, Ernie Banks, Joe Mantegna, Ron Santo, former players, politicians, historians and the fans, this film gives the world a look into the unique city of Chicago and why its people are so passionate about the Cubs.
The Chicago Cubs and the City of Chicago will be brilliantly combined in this powerful and passionate documentary film set against the 2008 baseball season and the 100th Anniversary of the last Cubs win at the World Series. Filming for the documentary has been underway since February 2008 the opening of Cubs Spring Training Camp in Mesa, Arizona. The filming will be completed at the end of the CUBS 2008 season and the documentary will be released in late 2009.
Features:
* Narrated by Award-Winning Actor and Cubs Fan, GARY SINISE (CSI: NY, Apollo 13, Forest Gump).
* Features interviews with an ALL-STAR cast of lifelong Cubs fans including: BILLY CORGAN (Smashing Pumpkins), BOB COSTAS, RICHARD M. DALEY, HUGH HEFFNER, JOE MANTEGNA, DENNIS FRANZ, BONNIE HUNT, BUDDY GUY, JEFF GARLIN and many more!
* Features a rare interview with Commissioner of Baseball, BUD SELIG.
* Amazing Soundtrack includes songs by BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, FRANK SINATRA, EARTH WIND & FIRE, PLAIN WHITE T's, PAUL McCARTNEY and STEVE GOODMAN.