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Milwaukee Film Festival Celebrates Bob Uecker with Sold-Out Premiere

4/18/2026

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The Milwaukee Film Festival premiered the documentary Ueck on April 16, 2026, celebrating Bob Uecker, a baseball icon.
Local filmmakers Steve Farr (local filmmaker) and Michael T. Vollmann (local filmmaker) directed the film, using vintage clips from Uecker's life.
Attendees recalled Uecker's impact and described deep emotional connections to his life.
The premiere sold out quickly, marking a festival record, and Ueck will be released in Wisconsin theaters in July.

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Story summary

The Milwaukee Film Festival premiered the documentary Ueck on April 16, 2026, celebrating Bob Uecker, a baseball icon.
Local filmmakers Steve Farr (local filmmaker) and Michael T. Vollmann (local filmmaker) directed the film, using vintage clips from Uecker's life.
Attendees recalled Uecker's impact and described deep emotional connections to his life.
The premiere sold out quickly, marking a festival record, and Ueck will be released in Wisconsin theaters in July.