Movies and TvShows featuring "baseball-in-the-dominican-republic" theme.

A talented young baseball player from the Dominican Republic overcomes various obstacles, including homesickness and cultural differences, as he navigates the minor leagues in the United States. With the support of his host family and his determination to succeed, he strives to achieve his dream of playing in the major leagues.

Soul of the Game is a historical drama that follows the lives of three African American baseball players as they navigate the challenges of racism and segregation in the 1940s. Set in Birmingham, Alabama, the movie explores the friendship and rivalry between Satchel Paige, Josh Gibson, and Jackie Robinson, highlighting their contributions to the civil rights movement and the integration of baseball. It delves into the racial tensions they faced both on and off the field, while also showcasing their exceptional talent and determination. With powerful performances and a captivating storyline, Soul of the Game celebrates the triumphs and struggles of these historical figures and their significant impact on the game of baseball.

Ballplayer: Pelotero is a documentary that follows the stories of two young baseball players from the Dominican Republic as they navigate the challenges of the minor leagues and strive to make it to the major leagues. The film explores the pressures they face, the role of sports agents, and the impact of immigration on their dreams of a better future. It sheds light on the pursuit of the American Dream and the transformative power of baseball.

A promising MLB player is forced to return to his country after being found to be using steroids, and the only option he gets to rebuild his life is joining a team of losers in the Dominican league.

Alex Ramirez is destined to become the greatest baseball player ever - and he'll do anything to get make it. But the road to success proves troublesome and hilariously unpredictable.

"Yuniol" Perez and Alberto "Junior" Rios come from opposite sides of the tracks in the Dominican Republic. Aloof and detached, Alberto comes from a wealthy family. Driven and focused, Juan is reared by a devoted mother whose affection makes up for the absence of his father. Juan and his mother survive in a tough and impoverished Barrio on the outskirts of the capital city. Behind every happy moment lies an ominous sense of despair. Yet the joyful Dominican way of life for those surviving on the margins serves as a testament to people anywhere confronted with poverty and injustice.

A minor league pitcher is about to get called up to the big leagues - or so he thinks. Instead, he's sent to the Dominican Republic to play Winter Ball where he finds his baseball heart and so much more.

Two debt-ridden friends recruit a little league baseball team to participate in a tournament with a big cash prize.

After a confusing incident, a Christian man flees to his cousin's home in the countryside and is forced to pose as a fortune teller.

A story about love and breaking social barriers, set against the Rio Verde plane crash that killed the players of the Santiago baseball team in 1948.

Learn the true story of Chicago Cubs right fielder and baseball legend Sammy Sosa in this animated biography that traces the athlete's inspiring ascent from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to one of the sport's best-known sluggers. The film details the strong work ethic that helped propel Sosa to the big leagues, and follows his famed 1998 duel with rival Mark McGwire for the single-season home-run record.