Newport Film Outdoors is hosting a special night at the ball park, with a screening of “Saint of Second Chances,” on Thursday, Sept. 7, at Cardines Field in Newport.

ABOUT THE FILM: Mike Veeck grew up in the shadow of his hustler father, Hall of Fame baseball owner Bill Veeck. The Veeck name became both legendary and notorious in professional baseball as they introduced the fun at ballparks — giveaways, theme nights, fireworks, and more. But it all came to a screeching halt when Mike blew up his father’s career.

Exiled from the game he loved, the younger Veeck spent the next few decades clawing his way up from rock bottom, determined to redeem himself. After receiving distressing news, what started as a journey to reclaim the family legacy, became an opportunity to appreciate that family more fully.

Directed by Academy Award winner Morgan Neville (“20 Feet From Stardom”) and Jeff Malmberg (“Marwencol”), narrated by Jeff Daniels, and featuring Charlie Day as a younger Veeck, “The Saint of Second Chances” is wildly unexpected, full of heart, and keeps you laughing through a comeback story unlike any other.

The venue opens at 5 p.m. Live music by Nate Cozzolino and Chris Vaillancourt begins at 6:15 p.m. Judging for a “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” Picnic Contest begins at 6:45 p.m. The film begins at 7:30 p.m.

Admission is free with a $10 suggested donation.