Where to watch Bad Hombres (2020)

Story

This documentary explores a remarkable baseball team that operates uniquely along the U.S.-Mexico border, playing home games in two cities named Laredo on opposite sides of the frontier. The film follows the players and their families as they navigate their lives during a period of heightened tensions in border relations. Through their stories, the documentary reveals how baseball creates meaningful connections between communities with shared cultural roots and deep historical bonds, transcending the political divisions that separate them.

Why watch

• A documentary about an unusual binational baseball team and border communities
• Directed by Andrew Glazer, examining sports as a cultural bridge
• Explores how communities maintain connections across political and geographical divides

Good for: Viewers interested in documentaries about sports, border culture, and community stories will find this engaging; certificate status unknown, so check before viewing with children.