"Rooters: The Birth of Red Sox
Nation" is the story of Boston fans; from their "birth" as the 200 "Roxbury
Rooters" in 1897 to their transformation into millions known today as RED SOX
NATION. Through rare images and film the saga is told by Boston baseball legends
like Johnny Pesky and Peter Gammons, historians, Red Sox players and officials,
everyday fans and the Red Sox Nation members descended from the original
"Rooters". Super-Fans like "Nuf Ced","Honey-Fitz" and the "Queen of Fenway Park"
come to life as the film shows how the foundation was laid for today's Fenway Faithful.
Linking past to present, "Rooters" is the heartwarming tale of how generations
of fans have passed on their love for the Red Sox like a family heirloom. This
two-volume DVD follows the story from "The Birth of Red Sox Nation" Vol. 1, to
the modern day phenomenon of how "Red Sox Nation Lives" Vol. 2.
"Rooters... A true testament to Red
Sox Nation!"
- Farrelly Brothers
producer/Kris Meyer
"At a time when a formal election
is being run to determine president of Red Sox Nation, it's nice to see Nuf-Ced
McGreevey get the rightful credit he deserves as founding father of the Nation.
Anyone who watches this film will realize that the most fervent Red Sox fan of
all-time may have been the first one."
-Don Orsillo, Red Sox/NESN
Play-by-Play Announcer
"The phenomenon that Red Sox fans
have enjoyed in these early years of the 21st century is rooted in the early
years of the 20th century. This film beautifully depicts the various
branches that have energized through the generations and through the
decades."
-Dr. Charles Steinberg,
Executive VP/Public Affairs/ Boston Red Sox
"The film 'Rooters" is ridiculous.
I loved every minute of it. It does a great job showing, essentially, the birth
of the neurotic Boston Sports Fan-- in a good way"
-Michael Holley "The Dale
and Holley Show", WEEI
"No sport enjoys a history as rich
as baseball and few teams history is as fascinating as the Boston Red Sox. If
you are a card carrying member of Red Sox Nation, you need to own this
film."
-Scott Van Pelt,
ESPN
"Before there was Red Sox Nation,
there was Nuf Ced and the Royal Rooters. If you're a Red Sox fan, you have to
see this film."
-REDSOXNATION.NET
"Red Sox Nation existed long before
the term was popularized and this film captures that essence perfectly. Nuf
Ced!"
-David Laurila, Author,
"Interviews From Red Sox Nation"
"I've been around for a long time
and sometimes I feel like I've met every Red Sox fan. But I never met Nuf Ced. I
wish I had!"
-Johnny Pesky, Mr. Red
Sox
"We were impressed with the depth
of research and the wonderful storytelling in "Rooters". Red Sox fans have
always come to NESN to learn more about their favorite team- now we can turn the
mirroron the fans themselves to show how they have helped make the Red Sox what
they are today."
-Joel Feld, VP of
Programming/NESN
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