Staff Picks: Inauguration Edition 2021
It’s almost the end of the first month of 2021, and just over a week since the U.S. saw a new president take office. In light of the occasion, some of us highlighted our favorite political films below!
Stadium
In an old baseball stadium in western Caracas, a group of young people prepare for a tryout with scouts from US organizations, where they hope to demonstrate their skills in the game and sign a contract in professional baseball. They all dream of reaching the big leagues and escaping poverty. Day after day they strive, compete and help each other. They also have fun, cry and laugh, as they experience together, on the playing field, the transition from childhood to adulthood.
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In an old baseball stadium in western Caracas, a group of young people prepare for a tryout with scouts from US organizations, where they hope to demonstrate their skills in the game and sign a contract in professional baseball. They all dream of reaching the big leagues and escaping poverty. Day after day they strive, compete and help each other. They also have fun, cry and laugh, as they experience together, on the playing field, the transition from childhood to adulthood.
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Written By:Carlos Novella
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