“World Beaters” is an ESPN Films documentary that chronicles the heartwarming journey of Maine-Endwell, an undefeated Little League team from the southern tier of New York State. This underdog team from the smallest community ever made a mark by winning the Little League Baseball World Series, shattering Asia’s dominant four-title streak in 2016.
Defeating the favored Seoul, South Korea team, Maine-Endwell didn’t just claim the championship but also breathed life back into the grassroots spirit of baseball. Drawing inspiration from both past and present Little League and MLB players, their victory symbolizes the game’s true spirit, echoing its rich history from Williamsport in 1947 and its growth into a worldwide event.
World Beaters | August 13, 2017 (United States)
7.6
Director: Jonathan HockWriter: Jonathan HockSummary: "World Beaters" is a documentary that chronicles how the underdog Little League team from Maine-Endwell, New York, defied the odds to win the 2016 World Series, breaking Asia's winning streak and reinvigorating the spirit of grassroots baseball.
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