Narrated by the soft-spoken, salsa crooner, Mark Anthony (who, unfortunately, does no crooning here), Viva Baseball! is a marvellous retrospective of the influence that Latino ballplayers have had in the American Major Leagues since the late 19th century. Now, of course, nearly half of the current players in the big leagues are of latino descent but the film shows how, during the 20th century, latin players and latin countries, particularly Cuba and Mexico, have been galvanizing influences in the business of Major League Baseball. Though any serious baseball fan will be familiar with some of the statistics flouted by former and current players and analysts, the personal stories and anecdotes really make the film stand out from the usual baseball-reel style films. It’s a must-see for all baseball fans.
by Marlin Tyree | Source: Anchor Bay DVD
04 Aug 2007 12:39 PM | Submit Comment