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Sugar (2008)

Starring: Algenis Perez Soto, Rayniel Rufino, Joendy Pena Brown, Richard Bull, Karl Bury, Greg D’Agostino

Director: Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck

Release Date: April 3rd, 2009
Release Date: 5th June, 2009

Synopsis: The story of Miguel Santos, a.k.a. Azucar, a Dominican pitcher from San Pedro de Macoris, struggling to make it to the big leagues and pull himself and his family out of poverty. Playing professionally at the Kansas City Knights baseball academy, Miguel finally gets his break at age 19 when he advances to the United States’ minor league system.

About the Movie

Sugar is a 2008 sports drama film directed by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck. It follows the story of Miguel Santos, a. k. a. Sugar (Algenis Perez Soto), a Dominican pitcher from San Pedro de Macorís, struggling to make it to the big leagues and pull himself and his family out of poverty. Playing professionally at a baseball academy in the Dominican Republic, Miguel finally gets his break at age 19 when he advances to the United States’ minor league system; but when his play on the mound falters, he begins to question the single-mindedness of his life’s ambition.

'Sugar' Stars

Algenis Perez Soto, Anna Boden, Greg D'Agostino, Joendy Pena Brown, Karl Bury, Rayniel Rufino, Richard Bull, Ryan Fleck

'Sugar' Movie Links

Official Sugar Movie Website
Sugar on IMDb