Although “Sugar” is set within the milieu of baseball, it’s really a humane look at the immigrant experience. “Sugar” tells the story of a young pitcher (Algenis Perez Soto) with a sweet nickname and a wicked curve ball who leaves his home in the Dominican Republic for the promises of success in America. His dream is tempered by language problems, competition from other players and a fan base that turns on those who don’t produce, even if we’re talking about the minor leagues. However, what Sugar dreams of having turns out to be different from what he really wants.
“Sugar” is not your typical rags-to-riches sports story, but a powerful character study of a ball player and his transformation into something greater than he expected – to live as a free and happy man doing what he really wants to do. You see, “Sugar” is really about the way America treats non-Americans, about the beauty of the Caribbean, the Midwest and the South Bronx, and about a young man full of desire and potential in a world that has a definite line between success and failure. Written and directed by Ryan Fleck and Anna Boden, “Sugar,” with its engaging story and strong cast, is reminiscent of “The Visitor” in impact; it is both sad and hopeful. 4/12/09
2 comments:
They should have named this film "escape to the Bronx". When you are born and raised on the island of Hispanol (Dominican Republic) you have to escape somewhere and if baseball isn't the answer at least at least it will get you out of Santo Domingo. I am beginning to understand the plight of the 3rd world by seeing some of these movies.
...please where can I buy a unicorn?
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