Sugar
“For Miguel "Sugar" Santos, his curveball was his ticket out.”
Synopsis
Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sugar TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-07-23
Top Cast
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Algenis Perez Soto
Miguel
Jose Rijo
Alvarez
Walki Cuevas
Alfonso
Santo Silvestre
Umpire #1
Emmanuel Nanita Carvajal
Reyes
Cesar Emilio Minaya C.
Pedro
Joendy Pena Brown
Marcos
Kelvin Leonardo Garcia
Salvador
Marcos Rosa
Sanchez
Karl Bury
Rudy
Zaida Alexandra Hernandez
Erica
Lilin Soto Gonzales
Abuela
Dioni Feliciano
Luis
Teodosia Sanchez Reyes
Carmen
Walky Alvarez
Sofia
Letilier A. Foy Jr.
Jaime
Victor Manuel Adon
Javier
Raul Abraham
Floor Manager
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 3, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Screenplay & Story
- Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
- Original Score
- Michael Brook
- Original Title
- Sugar
- Country of Origin
- Dominican Republic, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Serie 23 Productions, Gowanus Projections, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck
Michael Brook
Andrij Parekh
Anna Boden
Paul S. Mezey, Jeremy Kipp Walker, Anna Boden, Jamie Patricof
Department Leadership Roster
Anna Boden
Director
Anna Boden
Writer
Ryan Fleck
Writer
Ryan Fleck
Director
Beth Mickle
Production Design
Paul S. Mezey
Producer
Andrij Parekh
Director of Photography
Michael Brook
Original Music Composer
Jeremy Kipp Walker
Producer
Erin Benach
Costume Design
Anna Boden
Editor
Jamie Patricof
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sugar
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What is Sugar about?
Like many young men in the Dominican Republic, 19-year-old Miguel "Sugar" Santos dreams of winning a slot on an American baseball team. Indeed, his talents as a pitcher eventually land him a slot on a single-A team in Iowa, but culture shock, racism and other curveballs threaten to turn Sugar's dream sour.
Who directed Sugar?
Sugar was directed by Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck.
Who stars in Sugar?
The principal cast of Sugar includes Algenis Perez Soto, Jose Rijo, Walki Cuevas, Santo Silvestre, Emmanuel Nanita Carvajal.
When was Sugar released and how long is it?
Sugar was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Sugar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sugar was composed by Michael Brook.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sugar?
Sugar holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).