CALLED UP: The Emmett Ashford Story
Program Rights Date Range
-
NOLA Code:
CUEA 0000 H1
Number of Episodes/Length:
1 / 60
Genre:
Collections:
Rights End:
8/31/2029
Producer
Five Bellz Entertainment LLC
Year Produced:
2025
Version:
Base
This historical documentary honors Emmett Ashford, who broke racial barriers to become Major League Baseball’s first Black umpire after 15 years of perseverance through discrimination. Through rare archival footage, interviews, and his own words, the film explores segregation, the Civil Rights era, and the lasting legacy of courage that helped redefine opportunity in professional sports.
Program Rights
Broadcast Rights:
Unlimited
Rights Dates:
9/1/2026 - 8/31/2029
School Rights:
Concurrent with broadcast rights
V.O.D. Rights:
Yes
V.O.D. Rights Type:
Concurrent w/ Broadcast Rights via Media Manager
Linear Live Streaming:
Yes
Non-Commercial Cable Rights:
Yes
Program Contacts
Raymond Bell
United States
Underwriters
Gallagher Family Trust
Peter O’Malley
Seattle Foundation
Summitt Enterprises
James Granger
A complete list of funders is available at www.calledupdocumentary.com
Peter O’Malley
Seattle Foundation
Summitt Enterprises
James Granger
A complete list of funders is available at www.calledupdocumentary.com