On Tuesday, April 15th 2010, the movie, "The Perfect Game", that tells the story of the Little League team from Monterrey, Mexico that won the World Series in 1957, got a sneak preview showing in San Antonio. Pam and I got to meet the producer of the film, Michael Gallant, who told us of his seven year journey to have the film made and then released. Angel Macias, who pitched the perfect game back in 1957 was there and so was 91 year old Cesar Faz who coached the team to their victory. Also there were what seemed to be the entire Faz clan from Mexico and here in San Antonio, whose their roots go back to the early days of San Antonio. It was an honor to meet them and sit there with them signing the picture book that told their story. I haven't felt so out of place in a long time. It was a humbling and unforgettable experience.
There is a film with the real team and coach that was shot in the late fifties in a documentary style. It's called " Los Pequenos Gigantes". It's hard to find but I hear some copies are floating around in some libraries here in the states. There is also a book that was written by Cesar Faz about the team that is back in print in Mexico but might be distributed here too. I'll keep you posted. Photos coming soon !! Anyway, I think it's time to get another cup of coffee and eat an empanada. Happy Sunday!
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