This is so needed, especially in our society today.” It’s a human story that tells of sports heroes in the post-World War II era when family values and the spirit of community mattered most. The Boys Of Summer is a seminal work by Roger Kahn which is more than just a story of baseball. I knew nothing about baseball, but when I read the book, I immediately saw his vision for a film. South Africa-based Singh says, “My friend, the late Wall Street financier, Ted Forstmann, who was passionate about the book, introduced me to the remarkable story of The Boys Of Summer. Kahn chronicles the lives of the legendary line-up of Pee Wee Reese, Preacher Roe, Gil Hodges, Duke Snider, Billy Cox, Carl Furillo, Jackie Robinson and Ro Campanella in the years leading up to, and following, the team’s historic triumph against the New York Yankees in the 1955 World Series. The book, originally published in 1972, tells the story of the golden years of the Brooklyn Dodgers. Discussions are underway to attach a writer and production partner. EXCLUSIVE: Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom producer Anant Singh has acquired rights to produce a limited series based on Roger Kahn’s best-selling classic sports novel, The Boys Of Summer.
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