Catching Hell (2011)

In the fevered heart of Chicago's 2003 National League Championship Series, a single moment shifts the course of baseball history. With the city's beloved Cubs on the precipice of a long-awaited World Series title, a fateful deflection of a foul ball in Game 6 by fan Steve Bartman spins a web of misfortune, turning him into the epicenter of public ire. As the Cubs' dream crumbles, their century-long suffering finds a new scapegoat in Bartman, a mild-mannered enthusiast transformed overnight into the city's most despised figure. "Catching Hell" is a stirring exploration of this tumultuous saga, directed by the insightful Alex Gibney. The film delves into the profound psychology of die-hard sports fandom, the alarming tendency to assign blame, and the ensuing hysteria that paints Bartman as the villain of the piece. When the Cubs lose their golden opportunity to take the World Series trophy, the fury of a disappointed city comes crashing down on one of their own, a man whose only crime was interference with a catch that could have altered their fate. This riveting documentary raises thought-provoking questions about the lengths to which passion for sports can drive us, the dangers of scapegoating, and the fragile line between love for a game and the demonization of an innocent bystander. It's a stark reminder of the power, and potential peril, of being a fan.

Catching Hell is a documentary movie featuring Moises Alou.

Catching Hell is currently streaming on fuboTV.