6. No No: A Dockumentary
Site rank 8, IMDb rank 3, Overall rank = 11
Directed by Jeff Radice
The Muhammad Ali of baseball, as he liked to refer to himself, Dock Ellis was one of the most controversial figures in baseball history. Highly outspoken, Dock often raised his voice against the racism in baseball and 1970s America in general. However, his substance abuse problem was something he is mostly remembered for, especially when he stated that he threw a famous no-hitter under the influence of LSD. Dock later expanded his statement, claiming that he was high every time he pitched. Jeff Radice’s movie follows Dock’s life both on and off the field, painting a picture of a man who never ceased to fight the system even as it drew him into the depths of addiction. Illustrated by animated cartoons and followed by a powerful 70s musical score, No No: A Documentary won Best Editing at the Boulder International Film Festival.
