The Bronx is Burning

Basically an eight-part mini-series about the 1977 New York Yankees and the state of New York City at the time, the series talks about the Yankees of Reggie Jackson, Thurman Munson and Manager Billy Martin whose strained relationship with then-Yankee owner George Steinbrenner almost cost them the World Series. It also talks about 'Son of Sam' and the widespread riots around NYC.

Personally, I admit that the mini-series was great, even though they have to save costs by using stock footage of the Yankees games in 1977 mixed with the live-action footage of the actors playing the baseball players. The film was a historical masterpiece, showing that despite the turmoil and the discontent, what it matters most, is that the commitment to win remains intact.