You can tune in on the dispiriting spectacle of the Twins’ demise, or you can watch the greatly enjoyable and informative documentary Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story (Docurama Films, $29.95), which is now out on DVD. The screening of Jews and Baseball, narrated by Dustin Hoffman, was one of the highlights of the recent Sabes Foundation Minneapolis Jewish Film Festival. The DVD includes, among other extras, more of the rare Sandy Koufax interview and reflections on the legendary lefty by Steve Stone, Kevin Youkilis and others. Shawn Green recalls dinners with Koufax during the Dodgers’ spring training and comments, “He’s just a mensch.” (While on the subject of Jews and baseball, the American Jewish World is a media sponsor of Jewish Community Day with the St. Paul Saints. Hank Greenberg and other Jewish athletes will be honored; kosher food will be provided by Sholom; and vendors will be selling Jewish sports memorabilia. The game, which features the Saints vs. the Gary Southshore RailCats is 1:05 p.m. Sunday, June 12.) — Mordecai Specktor
(American Jewish World, 5.27.11)
It is also available via netflix streaming.