The
@PeabodyAwards just announced that Southpaw, the
@E60 doc directed and edited by
@MikeFarrellESPN, has been nominated in the documentary category. Of the 41 nominations announced today across three categories, it is the only content from the world of sports.
From the announcement:
Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott (ESPN)
Jim Abbott, born without a right hand, defied the odds to become a celebrated baseball pitcher, achieving fame in the Major Leagues and notably pitching a no-hitter for the New York Yankees in 1993. His journey, marked by struggles with being a reluctant role model, continues to inspire and resonate with disabled and limb-different individuals worldwide, making "Southpaw" a powerful narrative about ingenuity and identity.