In Fernando Nation, Mexican-born and Los Angeles-raised director Cruz Angeles traces the history of a community that was torn apart when Dodger Stadium was built in Chavez Ravine and then revitalized by one of the most captivating pitching phenoms baseball has ever seen. Nicknamed “El Toro” by his fans, Fernando Valenzuela ignited a fire that spread from LA to New York—and beyond. He vaulted himself onto the prime time stage and proved with his signature look to the heavens and killer screwball that the American dream was not reserved for those born on U.S. soil. In this layered look at the myth and the man, Cruz Angeles recalls the euphoria around Fernando’s arrival and probes a phenomenon that transcended baseball for many Mexican-Americans. Fernando Valenzuela himself opens up to share his perspective on this very special time. Even 20 years later, “Fernandomania” lives.

Fernando Valenzuela, 20 ans, était un des lanceurs de base-ball le plus captivant jamais vu. Du jour au lendemain, il devient le héros de millions de Latinos. Le réalisateur Cruz Angeles fait revivre l’impact de Valenzuela sur la communauté mexicaine de Los Angeles, les Dodgers et le base-ball. 20 ans plus tard, la “Fernandomania” est toujours vivante.

Aos 20 anos de idade, Fernando Valenzuela, tornou-se um dos fenômenos mais cativantes que o beisebol já viu. Praticamente da noite para o dia, ele se tornou um herói para milhões de latinos. O diretor Cruz Angeles revive o impacto que Valenzuela teve na comunidade mexicana de Los Angeles, no Dodgers e no beisebol. Vinte anos depois, a "Fernandomania" ainda sobrevive.

Fernando Valenzuela, de 20 años, fue uno de los fenómenos de lanzamiento más cautivadores que ha visto el béisbol. Revive el impacto de Valenzuela en la comunidad mexicana de Los Ángeles, los Dodgers y el béisbol.