Plimpton! Starring George Plimpton as Himself
- IMDb link: 1817235
- IMDb rating: 7.3 (145 votes)
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Ken Burns, Ric Burns, Tom Bean, Luke Poling
- Cast: Graydon Carter and others
- Release date: 21 Jun 2012
- Release year: 2012
- Runtime: 89 minutes
- Country: United States
- Keywords: magazine, literature, intellivision, journalism
Plot:
He pitched to Willie Mays, suited up for the Celtics, stepped into the ring with Archie Moore and even took a few snaps as quarterback for the Detroit Lions. But George Plimpton was no athlete. With wit, charm and a skillful pen, this participatory journalist created a life that many athletes could only dream of. His sensational career is captured here in heartwarming footage and intimate personal interviews.