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Field of dreams

Book • 1987

Phil Alden Robinson

Field of Dreams is a 1989 American sports fantasy drama film directed by Phil Alden Robinson, adapting W. P. Kinsella's 1982 novel Shoeless Joe. The film tells the story of Iowa farmer Ray Kinsella, who, driven by a mysterious voice, builds a baseball field in his cornfield.

The field attracts the ghosts of baseball legends, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, and becomes a place where Ray confronts his past and connects with his father.

The film explores themes of faith, redemption, and the enduring power of dreams.

The film was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

It has become a beloved classic for its heartfelt story and inspiring message.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

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, who said that Field of Dreams inspired Pete Wentz's vision for the whole record lyrically.

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in relation to the idiom "build it and they will come".

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