"Harvard Beats Yale 29-29" is a documentary of the most famous game and headline in Ivy League history. It was directed by a guy who happens to be George W. Bush's first cousin (don't worry -- he's apparently a liberal) and released in November. It has started playing in a couple dozen theaters nationwide, and if you can get past the film's clunky title and want to see it, times and locations can be found here. If you're in Philadelphia, the closest showing is in nearby Ambler, Pa., beginning Friday. Reviews have been almost all positive.
Last week the Albany Times-Union interviewed ex-Yalie John Waldman, who was called for pass interference on a two-point conversion play that Harvard would then convert to get within eight points. Waldman disputes the call in the article and offers a few a few other fresh insights for scholars of that game.
So does anyone who's seen the film think it's worthwhile for me to go?
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April 16th, 2009 at 6:38 am
Yes, Andrew. You should see this movie if you have a chance. It's very entertaining. Lots of interviews with former players, some of whom are real characters, and plenty of game footage. It is that much more enjoyable if you don't know too many of the details of the game, so don't read up too much before you go.
April 16th, 2009 at 7:57 am
Disagree with DP Mommy. I see no rush to go see it. Its supposed to be nice in Phila this weekend. Wait for the dvd, dude.
Hopefully we can get some opinion from either the Impostor Lubin or the real one. Both normally have the pulse of All things Ivy