Eye On The Dream
As Baseball
moves from the Steroid Era, Eye on the Dream is a 10-part
documentary celebrating the game at its purest - a story
representing one memorable season in the life of any athlete or fan
who has chosen to pursue a childhood dream. The New England
Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) is recognized by Major League
Baseball as one of the premier showcase leagues in the country. This
unique glimpse into the experience of talented young ball players
examines the real-life experience of amateur athletes pursuing a
professional contract.
This ten-part
anthology follows the subject Keene (NH) Swamp Bats' through their
two-month schedule during 2006, culminating in the NECBL All Star
Game and Championship Series. For many of these young men, this is
their first opportunity to taste the highs and lows of a
professional baseball experience. For others, it might be their
last.
The
documentary features exhibition games with Team USA, Chinese-Taipei,
and interviews with notable baseball personalities including:
·
Fay Vincent,
Former MLB
Commissioner
·
Dan Duquette,
Former Red
Sox General Manager
·
Joseph Consentino,
Filmmaker &
NECBL Founder
·
Ken Burns,
Filmmaker &
Baseball Historian
Eye on the
Dream
has broadcast in New England and New York, is currently airing in
Chicago, and slotted to launch in the Southeast - all via the
Comcast family of regional sports networks. Future market
distributions on Comcast are under negotiation for 2008. For the
complete broadcast schedule, or to purchase the series DVD, please
visit the official project website -
www.eyeonthedream.tv
