The documentary focuses on the struggle and triumph of Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela
ESPN Deportes will televise the premiere of Fernando Nation, a documentary that focuses on the struggle, triumph, and ganas of Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela.The film was recently added to ESPN Films critically acclaimed documentary series 30 for 30, featuring films from some of todays finest filmmakers. Fernando Nation premieres on ESPN Deportes Sunday, October 24 at 9pm, and on ESPN (English) on Tuesday, October 26 at 8pm, with reruns on ESPN2 and ESPN Classic.Directed by Cruz Ángeles, who was born in Mexico City and raised in South Central Los Angeles, the documentary focuses on the cultural impact of the first Mexican to play for the Dodgers. Through his successful run with the club, Valenzuela epitomized the American dream and helped repair the relationship between the organization and the Latino community in Los Angeles, which criticized the Dodgers for building Dodgers Stadium in Chavez Ravine.The documentary also features interviews with former Dodgers Pitcher Orel Hershiser, Boxer Oscar De La Hoya, and Labor Leader Dolores Huerta.
