The 1993 film, The Sandlot, has become a cult classic since its initial release, with its inspiring baseball story causing speculation about whether the film is based on real life. The Sandlot follows the escapades of Scott Smalls as hew tries to fit in after moving to a new town, which he accomplished by playing baseball with the local kids. Set in the summer of 1962, the boys spend their days playing baseball, discussing Babe Ruth, and attempting to recover a signed ball from a dog-guarded yard. The film was written and directed by David Mickey Evans, who also narrates the film as adult Smalls.

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