Producer and Documentarian Mark Monroe Steals Home with ‘Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose,’ now Streaming on Max.
Mark Monroe delves deeply into Pete Rose and his documentary series ‘Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose,’ offering a comprehensive exploration of Rose’s life and career complexities. The documentary aims to present Pete Rose not merely as a baseball player, but as a multifaceted individual whose accomplishments and controversies have significantly influenced the sport.
One question regarding Rose and his family was in relation to his grandmother’s supposed pet, “Pete the Monkey.” Some believe that the monkey existed, while other’s question Rose for spinning a tall tale. After all, most believe why let the truth get in the way of a good story?
Monroe’s stance on whether Rose should be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown wasn’t explicitly stated in the documentary nor in our conversation.. Nonetheless, this remains a contentious topic among baseball enthusiasts and experts. Pete Rose’s undeniable on-field achievements are contrasted by his expulsion from baseball due to gambling, raising ethical and moral dilemmas regarding his Hall of Fame eligibility. Advocates for his induction argue for separating his athletic accomplishments from his off-field conduct, while opponents emphasize the importance of maintaining the game’s integrity. Views on this issue often reflect personal values and beliefs about forgiveness, redemption, and the accountability of sports figures.
Episode Breakdown for the Two Night Airing on HBO:
Episode One: “THE LONGSHOT”
Debut date: WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 (9:00-10:00p.m. ET/PT)
At the age of 81, more than three decades after receiving a lifetime ban for gambling, former Cincinnati Reds star Pete Rose reignites his quest for reinstatement into Major League Baseball (MLB) while recounting his unlikely rise to the top of the sport.
Episode Two: “THE DIRTY WORK”
Debut date: WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” for his down and dirty work ethic, Pete Rose becomes the face of baseball. Rose helps transform the Cincinnati Reds into the “Big Red Machine,” winning back-to-back World Series titles in the ‘70s. Behind the scenes, however, his family life begins to fall apart.
Episode Three: “ONE OF ONE”
Debut date: THURSDAY, JULY 25 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT)
Pete Rose becomes the highest paid player in baseball and eventually cements his legendary status in 1985 when he breaks Ty Cobb’s record to become MLB’s all-time career hits leader. But a shocking gambling scandal leads to a prison sentence and lifetime banishment from the game he loves.
Episode Four: “ONE LAST RECORD”
Debut date: THURSDAY, JULY 25 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/PT)
After years of denial, in 2004, Pete Rose publicly admits that he bet on the game of baseball. Now, two decades after coming clean, Rose confronts the truth about his public image and makes one last bid for MLB reinstatement and enshrinement in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
‘Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose,’ is streaming all four episodes on Max and a two night break down July 24 and 25, 2024 on HBO.
