puros71 Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 http://espn.go.com/video/clip?id=4387069 ESPN Deportes has announced that it will broadcast a new documentary on Cuban pitcher Luis Tiant’s emotional return “The Lost Son of Havana” on Sunday, August 9 at 6:00 PM. This documentary will give viewers the story of Cuban pitcher Luis Tiant’s emotional return to Cuba after 46 years of exile and 19 seasons playing professional baseball for the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians. ESPN Deportes, ESPN and ESPN Classic will re-broadcast the film throughout the month of August and October. ESPN Deportes presented an exclusive screening of the documentary ‘The Lost Son of Havana’ TV debut in Miami on Thursday, July 30. Jonathan Hock has directed the film, produced by the Farrelly Brothers and narrated by Academy Award-winning actor Chris Cooper. Lost Son of Havana offers a rare look inside present day Cuba and its people as a 67-year-old Tiant returns to the place of his childhood. During his visit home, he confronts once and for all the long-simmering feelings of love and loss he has for his family, his former teammates and for the country he left behind. Lino Garcia, general manager, ESPN Deportes said “Luis Tiant is one of the most recognized Cuban MLB pitchers of all times and we are thrilled to share, for the first time in television, his captivating story with our viewers. Our goal is to bring exciting programming that is relevant to the fans, and The Lost Son of Havana story resonates with all who have sacrificed to be the best at their craft.” ESPN Films has acquired the television rights of The Lost Son of Havana at the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival. Following is the broadcast schedule on ESPN platforms. ESPN broadcast Schedule of “The Lost Son of Havana” Day, Date & Time Network Sunday, August 9, 6:00 PM ESPN Deportes Monday, August 10, 10:00 PM ESPN Monday, August 10, 10:00 PM ESPN Deportes Tuesday, August 11, 4:00 AM ESPN Deportes Sunday, October 11, 8:00 PM ESPN Classic
thechenman Posted August 10, 2009 Posted August 10, 2009 Sweet. Thanks for the heads up. Being a big baseball fan, this should be very interesting.
android Posted August 11, 2009 Posted August 11, 2009 Just finished watching this and it's a must see for everyone.
Bartolomeo Posted April 26, 2014 Posted April 26, 2014 Watched this last night, what a great story and great documentary about him returning to Cuba
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