Roku has acquired the exclusive distribution rights to Just A Big Outside, a documentary that chronicles the 1982 season of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Viewers can stream the film on The Roku Channel from April 11 through June 30. No subscription is required.
Just a Bit Outside chronicles the ups-and-downs of the team’s almost-championship season. The story is about the love affair between a down-on-its-luck blue-collar city, and a perfectly matched blue-collar team – one that continues to this day, over 40 years later. It features appearances b y Bud Selig, Robin Yount, Ted Simmons, Mike Caldwell, Cecil Cooper, Pete Vuckovich, Paul Molitor, Gorman Thomas, Jim Gantner, Jim Slaton, Moose Haas, Charlie Moore, Ben Oglivie, John Adam, Rollie Fingers, and the late Bob Uecker.
The documentary was recently named “Best Sports Film” at the Louisville International Film Festival and currently carries a 100% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was directed and produced by Sean Hanish, while former CBS President Kelly Kahl serves as an executive producer along with Derek Beamer. Paul Jaconi-Biery produces on behalf of Cannonball Productions.
“The Brewers have a rich history filled with incredible stories, and we’re honored to bring fans an in-depth look at one of the most memorable seasons in baseball,” said David Eilenberg, Head of Content, Roku Media. “We’re excited to partner with Sean Hanish, Kelly Kahl, and the Cannonball team to deliver more premium sports content to our programming lineup.”
“We are delighted work with Roku on Just a Bit Outside. They possess both a massive footprint and a passion for sports programming,” added Kahl. “Roku’s unique ability to help us promote and share our film with sports fans is unparalleled in today’s media marketplace.”
The film is edited and produced by Tim Calandrello. Gorman Thomas, a two-time American League Home Run Champion and Centerfielder for the 1982 Brewers, is an associate producer.
The Roku Channel can be accessed on Roku devices and TVs, as well as online at TheRokuChannel.com, through the Roku Mobile app, Amazon Fire TV, Samsung TVs, and Google TV and other Android TV OS devices.
