I sat down to quickly view Change Up and found myself wishing for more after the 46 minutes had ended. In Change Up, we are given entry into the world of the Dominican Republic and are witness to the pressures put on talented young athletes to rescue their families out of poverty and squalor. The film focuses on two teenage baseball players as they attempt to rise above the rest of the talent pool in the DR and earn their tickets to the U.S. and hopefully a spot on a major league baseball roster. While the baseball footage and facts looked right out of ESPN, the story of best friends and their struggles to get a major league contract was the real treat. The two young men displayed such a will to please not only themselves, but also their families and agents. As they traversed this arduous journey they counted on each other for help and support. The story pulls you in and you find yourself talking to the screen in hopes of convincing a scout to sign these young men and bring them to the U.S. The story that unravels is both harsh and heartwarming and must be seen in order to be truly enjoyed. I look forward to the next installment from the makers of Change Up.
Review of Change Up
