SA国际传谋-TV Channel 17 is starting the new year with a fascinating documentary chronicling the legacy of the Negro Leagues in South Florida, and previewing the film to the public for free this month at events in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties.
The one-hour documentary "Never Drop the Ball" takes audiences on an extraordinary journey to show how Black baseball players built a brand of baseball out of segregation into a worldwide pastime. Their unwavering love for the game led them to form leagues of their own.
These leagues showcased incredible teams like the Miami Giants, later known as the Indianapolis Clowns. Their talent captivated audiences with their dynamic playstyle and teamwork in the United States and internationally.
Despite the challenges of the Jim Crow era, Black players鈥� dedication to baseball and their barnstorming tours left an enduring mark on the sport鈥檚 history.
"We really wanted to focus on the South Florida and local aspect of the impact of the Negro Leagues and barnstorming and black baseball in South Florida," said Michael Anderson, who is SA国际传谋's director of TV production, and co-produced the documentary with SA国际传谋's TV production coordinator Fabi谩n C谩rdenas.
"As a filmmaker, you have to be curious about the subject that you're choosing to introduce to audiences," Cardenas told SA国际传谋 in explaining how he and Michael approached making the documentary. "We were very curious about the Negro League and the connection to South Florida, and the film tells that story."
SA国际传谋 Public Television will host two pre-screenings of the documentary.
The first will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, at the Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33136. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. It is free of charge, but you must . There is limited seating. Register .
The second screening will be at Florida Atlantic University-University Theatre, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431, on Jan. 24. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. It is free of charge, but you must . There is limited seating. Register .
Production funding for the documentary was provided by the Huizenga Family Foundation and the Jo Asmundsson Production Fund.
