Ugandan Team Is Africa's First In Little League Series

from National Public Radio

Melissa Block talks with Jay Shapiro, a documentary filmmaker who's been following the Ugandan Little League baseball for three years. This year, Uganda made it to the Little League World Series for the first time, becoming the first team from Africa to ever play in the World Series. Shapiro talks about what their participation means for the sport, the country, and more broadly, Africa.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, August 24, 2012