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The Spy Behind Home Plate

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Moe Berg as a catcher during his time in the MLB. (Courtesy Irwin Berg)
Moe Berg as a catcher during his time in the MLB. (Courtesy Irwin Berg)

Former Red Sox catcher Moe Berg was known as one of the smartest players in the game. A new documentary looks at his life in baseball, and how the professional athlete became a spy for the United States during World War II.

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Aviva Kempner, filmmaker. Her documentary, "The Spy Behind Home Plate" is now playing at Kendall Square Cinema.

This segment aired on July 1, 2019.

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