Opposite Field (2014)

A love letter to the game of baseball from the place you'd least expect. The true story of the first African team to play in the Little League World Series. After three years of agonizing ups and downs, a team of 11-12 year-olds win their way into the most prestigious sports tournament in the world. Filmmaker Jay Shapiro followed this baseball community from the slums and countryside of Uganda for over three years. As they embrace America's pastime (and the game's fans embrace them), the team of orphans and lost boys becomes a family, and something for the people of that poverty-stricken place to cheer for.

Director: Jay Shapiro
Runtime: 74 min
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Production: K Period Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Opposite Field about?
A love letter to the game of baseball from the place you'd least expect. The true story of the first African team to play in the Little League World Series. After three years of agonizing ups and downs, a team of 11-12 year-olds win their way into the most prestigious sports tournament in the world. Filmmaker Jay Shapiro followed this baseball community from the slums and countryside of Uganda for over three years. As they embrace America's pastime (and the game's fans embrace them), the team of orphans and lost boys becomes a family, and something for the people of that poverty-stricken place to cheer for.
Who directed Opposite Field?
Opposite Field was directed by Jay Shapiro.
How long is Opposite Field?
Opposite Field has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
Where was Opposite Field produced?
Opposite Field was produced in United States of America.