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RUMBO A LAS GRANDES LIGAS (Road to the Big Leagues)


DIRECTOR: Jared Goodman
PRODUCED BY: Eran Lobel
CATEGORY: DOCUMENTARIES
YEAR: 2007
COLOR: Color
FORMAT: DIGITAL
LANGUAGE: SPANISH (ALL MOVIES ARE SUBTITLED)
RUNTIME: 60 min
STATUS: NEW YORK PREMIERE
 

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Thursday, July 26 | 2:15 PM
The Imaginasian Theater
239 East 59th Street

Synopsis
How does the Dominican Republic, a tiny island roughly the size of Connecticut, produce baseball superstars like Pedro Martinez, Vladimir Guerrero, Albert Pujols, Rafael Furcal and David Ortiz? Have you ever wondered what their journey was like on their way to the pros? What about the thousands who try but never make it?

Rumbo a las Grandes Ligas is their story: an intimate portrayal of one of baseball’s most heralded breeding grounds, the Dominican Republic, and a close examination of their special brand of baseball. From the eyes of local kids playing stickball with bottle caps, to the perspective of several major league stars, this documentary shows a side of the game that few have ever seen: a much more personal side. This is a story that takes you through the poverty, pressures, and successes of people who dare to dream big.

ADDITIONAL SCREENING:
SATURDAY, JULY 29