As the debate over Pete Rose’s potential induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame gains momentum, a new documentary directed by Mark Monroe, Charlie Hustle And The Matter Of Pete Rose, offers a balanced perspective on the controversial figure.
In a recent interview with uInterview founder Erik Meers, Monroe clarified his intentions behind the film. “Well, I didn’t make a film to promote one side or the other. And if you took that, I am sorry, and that was not the intention certainly to defend Pete or to create any kind of propaganda to get him back to the Hall of Fame,” Monroe said.
Rather than advocating for or against Rose’s induction, the documentary continuously encourages viewers to reassess their opinions.
“I feel that is the fun aspect of the story; you are constantly checking your own opinion about what you think should happen to …