Cheech Marin & More Star In Long-Awaited 'The Perfect Game' — In Theaters April 16

By Daniela Capistrano

It’s been two years since Disney stars Jake T. Austin and Moises Arias filmed ‘The Perfect Game.’

Based on a true story, the film tells the tale of a rag-tag group of Monterrey, Mexico youths in 1957 that discovered the joy of sandlot baseball under the guidance of Cesar, an aspiring Major League Coach thwarted by discrimination. The team overcame great adversity in order to compete in the 1957 Little League World Series where a miracle would cement their place in history and change their lives forever. (via Shine On Media)

Described by the L.A. Times as a film about "a rag-tag Mexican sandlot baseball team," 'The Perfect Game' was originally slated to be released in July 2008 by Lionsgate. After lying dormant for 18 months, this inspiring story of an underdog team who beat the odds will be released on April 16.

In addition to Austin and Arias, Cheech Marin co-stars as twinkly-eyed parish priest who serves as a guardian angel to the boys on the team. The film's storyline provides telling examples of poverty, racism and religious faith.

The L.A. Times also reports that the 'The Perfect Game' is being heavily marketed to three core audiences — families, Hispanic audiences and the faith community. The film is being released in 15 cities with the heaviest Hispanic population, including L.A., New York, Houston, Dallas, Chicago, San Francisco, Phoenix, Tucson and San Antonio.

Cast
Clifton Collins Jr., Cheech Marin, Moises Arias, Jake T. Austin, Gabriel Morales, Ryan Ochoa, Carlos Padilla, Jansen Panettiere, Mario Quinonez Jr., Anthony Quinonez

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