From the Mailbag
Update, February 8th:Â Reader Kevin W emailed me with an answer to this question… and here it is:
The film was made by Andrew Jenks (has gone on to bigger projects including multiple seasons of an MTV show), I spoke with him a few months back and asked if it would be released. His response: “@AndrewJenks:Â not for awhile man. We had clearance rights issue but one day…”
Loyal reader PG writes:
I was emailing you in regards to the subject of this email. Do you recall the documentary “The Zen of Bobby V”? I remember it airing on ESPN some ten years ago [ed. it was actually 2008] and really liked it, it was one of my first introductions to japanese baseball. Ever since I have always looked to find it on DVD or  the internet but have never been successful in tracking down anything more than a couple 2 min clips. Would you happen to have any more information about it? I really enjoy the site NPB tracker, really like the content, thanks again!
I have no idea how to get ahold of this video. If anyone knows, please leave a comment or email me (npbtracker@gmail.com).
22/01/2014 at 12:35 am Permalink
I wish I knew. But if you do see it, look for me and Yasuhiko Yabuta shaking hands as he walks off the field at Seibu Dome.