![Archive image from Fernando Nation](https://rfstudio53.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/FernandoSlides049.jpg-1200x750.webp)
Background
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.
![Still image at Dodger Stadium from Fernando Nation](https://rfstudio53.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Fernando.jpg)
Production
In this layered look at the myth and the man, director Cruz Angeles and producer James Lawler recall the euphoria around Fernando’s arrival and probe 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.
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