A legendary baseball record is on the verge of being shattered by a black player, sparking tensions as a individual who feels the record is sacred threatens the athlete. A detective, Lou Mattoni, with a touch of racism, is tasked with solving the case, and is paired with FBI agent Altman Rogers, who is African American. Despite their initial dislike for each other, they work together to prevent the threatened violence and ensure the player's safety.
Mean Streak
A baseball player's pursuit of Joe DiMaggio's record sparks animosity from a devoted fan who considers the milestone sacred, as a detective with his own biases looks into the rising threats and intimidation, uncovering the underlying issues of racism and identity.