While you’re right that the topic of the Japanese exodus to MLB is an interesting one, it should be left for another movie. I felt that while this film was meant to be informative it wasn’t a PBS/History Channel documentary. Rather the film is a day-in-the-life look into a season with Bobby V and his team in Japan. I also thought the reason why he is so loved was made very clear. Bobby was the first foreign manager to win in Japan, but more importantly he is an American fighting for the Japanese. It’s rare that Americans fight for anything other than their own interests. As unbelievable as it sounds, Bobby V, breaks the stereotype of the self-serving American and is shown as a strong advocate for Japanese baseball. He’s seen in the film speaking their language, being accessible to the locals, and lecturing on their behalf.

i agree that this film is definitely worth seeing!!!