Every year, more than 2 million kids participate in the many thousands of Little League programs around the world. But only about 250 kids get to participate in the most iconic event in youth sports: the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pa.
Get an in-depth and heartfelt look at what makes the Little League World Series so special in “Big Dreams: Little League World Series 2024.” The documentary, helmed by Emmy Award-winning director Rudy Valdez, premieres on Tuesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The film follows many of the players and coaches from the 20 teams that qualified for last year’s World Series, from the tournament’s first day through the championship game. But “Big Dreams” is about so much more than baseball. It’s a portrait of how the sport fosters connection and friend