On the tiny island of Curaçao, Manager Vernon Isabella has sent his Little League All-Stars to the World Series for seven consecutive years, routinely defeating such baseball powerhouses as Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic to win a spot in Williamsport.

How do they do it?

This film tries to crack the code of Curaçao’s phenomenal success. It explores what baseball means to Curaçao, a tropical paradise where tourists enjoy beautiful beaches while residents deal with the harsher realities of a country still struggling to define itself economically and politically.

At its core, BOYS OF SUMMER is a film about the universally beloved pastime of baseball, examined from a unique perspective. It's about children carrying the privilege and burden of a nation's pride. It's about athletes competing at the highest level and having the time of their lives.

FILMMAKERS

Shot, Produced and Directed by Keith Aumont
Producer: Ariana Garfinkel
Co-Producers: Peter Askin, Jennifer van der Kwast, Henry van der Kwast
Editor: Keiran Watson-Bonnice
Composer: Jay Israelson
Sound Designer: CJ DeGennaro
Music Supervisor: Jonathan Kaslow
Starring Vernon Isabella and the Curaçao Little League All-Stars