17 Sep 2010
Land of the Rising Fastball
A history of baseball in Japan told by three Journalists from different parts of the world .
The Lost Son of Havana
After 46 years in exile, former major league baseball star Luis Tiant returns to Cuba, where he encounters unexpected demons and receives unexpected gifts from his family.
Top Billed Cast
Carlton Fisk Carlton Fisk
Peter Gammons Peter Gammons
Luis Tiant Luis Tiant
Carl Yastrzemski Carl Yastrzemski
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