Road to the Big Leagues
| Rumbo a las Grandes Ligas (Road to the Big Leagues) | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jared Goodman |
| Produced by | Jared Foodman Eran Lobel |
| Music by | George Langford |
| Cinematography | Jared Goodman |
| Editing by | Ryan Little |
| Distributed by | Indiepix Films |
| Running time | 53 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English Spanish |
Road to the Big Leagues is a 2008 independent documentary film. This film follows children from the Dominican Republic who rely on baseball as a way out of poverty and struggle. The young boys on this journey are glorified for their persistence, perseverance, and humor throughout their fight for freedom and a better life. This footage focuses on the triumphs and tribulations from young boys to grown men.
Run time: 53 minutes
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[edit] Credits
- Jared Goodman: Director
- Eran Lobel: Executive Producer
- Brian Smith: Executive Producer
- Jared Goodman: Producer
- Eran Lobel: Producer
- Jared Goodman: Director of Photography
- Ryan Little: Editor
- George Langford: Original Music
- Production Company: http://www.elementproductions.com
[edit] Awards
- Independent Film Festival of Boston 2007 (Boston, United States)
- Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival 2007 (Los Angeles, California)
- New York Latino International Film Festival 2007 (New York, United States)
[edit] Reviews
"...a must-have film if you are a fan of baseball! This is a gripping story that gives you a deep appreciation of what the game of baseball means to an entire nation! I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't turn it off. A truly fascinating journey that you can watch over and over again. I applaud the makers of RUMBO A LAS GRANDES LIGAS for giving us baseball fans a wonderful gift." - Dan Roche, CBS
"A well-addressed portrayal of pursuing a dream, believing in your heroes, and putting every obstacle aside. Wonderful photography and implementation of the Dominican culture and it's people. -J ose Mota, Fox
"I enjoyed [RUMBO A LAS GRANDES LIGAS] a lot. I was once just like the young men in this film. It is a privilege to have taken part in such a quality documentary. - Vladimir Guerrero, LA Angels All-Star outfielder
