Road to the Big Leagues (2008)

Baseball in the Dominican Republic is not just a game. For many Dominicans the long, competitive road to a professional baseball career is one of the few viable alternatives to a life of ... See full summary »

Director:

Jared Goodman

Stars:

Vladimir Guerrero, Jesus Alou, David Ortiz

Cast

Credited cast:
Vladimir Guerrero	...	Himself
Jesus Alou	...	Himself
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
David Ortiz	...	Himself

Storyline

Baseball in the Dominican Republic is not just a game. For many Dominicans the long, competitive road to a professional baseball career is one of the few viable alternatives to a life of poverty. ROAD TO THE BIG LEAGUES introduces you to the young men who embark on this odyssey and shows you first hand the pressure and joy that go along with it. Through the eyes of local kids playing with pebbles to the perspective of Dominican major league stars David Ortiz and Vladimir Guerrero, this documentary reveals a side of 'America's Game' that few have ever seen before.

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Plot Keywords:

baseball | dominican republic | world baseball classic

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Taglines:

See what it really takes to make it to the Big Leagues.

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Genres:

Documentary

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

20 September 2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Rumbo a las grandes ligas

Filming Locations:

Dominican Republic

Box Office

Budget:

$50,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Element Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min

Color:

Color

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