New Pete Rose Documentary Series ‘Charlie Hustle’ Premieres on HBO and Max on July 24
A new sports documentary series titled “Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose” is set to premiere on HBO and HBO Max. The four-part series will kick off with two episodes on July 24 and conclude with the final two episodes airing on the same day. All four episodes will be available for streaming on HBO Max starting July 24.
The documentary delves into the controversial career of Pete Rose, who received a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball in 1989 for betting on games while managing the Cincinnati Reds. Titled “Charlie Hustle,” the series takes a retrospective look at Rose’s entire career spanning six decades.
Through a combination of archival footage and interviews with teammates, family members, friends, and journalists, the documentary chronicles Rose’s journey to becoming the MLB’s all-time hits leader. It also explores the events that led to his banishment from the sport and his subsequent efforts to be reinstated and recognized in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Known for his relentless and determined playing style, Rose earned the moniker “Charlie Hustle” and secured three World Series titles. However, his off-field struggles eventually resulted in a prison sentence for tax evasion.
The series features new interviews with key figures such as Pete Rose and his son Pete Rose Jr., former teammates Mike Schmidt, Ken Griffey Sr., and Tommy Helms, as well as former MLB players Eduardo Perez and Ron Cey. Broadcasters Al Michaels, Lesley Visser, Marty Brennaman, and Jon Miller, actor Chad Lowe, and journalists Larry Keith, Ted Keith, C. Trent Rosecrans, and Jay Jaffe also contribute to the documentary.
“Charlie Hustle & The Matter of Pete Rose” offers a comprehensive look at the highs and lows of Pete Rose’s career, shedding light on the controversies and triumphs that defined his legacy in baseball. Viewers can expect a deep dive into the life and career of one of the sport’s most polarizing figures when the series premieres on HBO and HBO Max.
