Rumbo a las grandes ligas | Road to the Big Leagues Jared Goodman USA/Domincan Republic, Documentary, 2006 53 min., MiniDV, Color Spanish with English Subtitles Hideout Theater Saturday, April 21, 1 PM All Audiences

How does the Dominican Republic, a tiny island roughly the size of Connecticut, produce baseball superstars like Pedro Martínez, 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 that try but never make it? Rumbo a las grandes ligas tells their story. It is an intimate portrayal of one of baseball’s most heralded breeding grounds, the Dominican Republic, and a close examination oftheir 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.

Jared Goodman was born in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated from the University of Colorado- Boulder with a BFA in Film Studies. After his studies, he lived in Spain for two years, where he taught English. Since moving back to Boston, he has directed commercials for Element productions. Rumbo a las grandes ligas is his first documentary as producer/director/cinematographer.

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Producer: Eran Lobel

Production Company: Element Productions

Editing: Ryan Little

Music: George Longford

Cast: David Ortiz, Vladimir Guerrero, Jesus Alou, Juan Cabrera