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Julio Quintana’s The Long Game docudrama deals with the racial discrimination Mexican-Americans faced in the 20th century and how a group of caddies earned the respect the community deserved. In the 1950s, five young Mexican-American boys made history with golf clubs in their hands.
The film follows the journey of Joe, Gene, Mario, Felipe and Lupe, who work as caddies at a prestigious golf club and, under the guidance of their coach J.B. Peña, striving to make their mark in the world of golf.
The boys face numerous obstacles, from economic hardships to racial discrimination. Despite the challenges, their determination and passion for the sport drive them to pursue a spot in the State Championship. The film beautifully captures their struggles and triumphs, culminating in a dramatic and inspiring conclusion.
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As The Long Game progresses, J.B. Peña, a World War II veteran and golf enthusiast, forms a team with the five rebellious caddies.
Despite lacking proper equipment and access to a golf course, they create makeshift practice grounds and hone their skills. J.B. enlists his war buddy, Frank, as the assistant coach.
Together, they teach the boys the finer points of the game and the importance of sportsmanship. After sneaking into the club's golf course and earning the support of Pollo, the groundskeeper, the team begins to participate in junior tournaments.
The Mustangs face a significant challenge during a regional tournament, when Joe is disqualified for physically confronting a cheating opponent. However, Gene, the team's weakest player, steps up and delivers an outstanding performance, securing the team's qualification for the State Championship. Despite the setback, the team's morale remains high, and they head to the championship with determination.
The night before the Mustangs were due to compete for the state title, Joe ran into a problem, as he was arrested on charges of vandalism following issues at a diner earlier that day.
However, Judge Cox offers Joe’s freedom if Peña lets his team pull out of the tournament, but instead he opts to take responsibility for his players’ actions, leading to his arrest while leaving them free to participate, and they win the Championship.
Meanwhle, Joe’s father is against him taking up golf as a sport but remains firm in his stand.
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During the championship game, it begins raining heavily, interrupting play. On one hand, the participants struggled, but the Mushtangs outshone them because they were trained under different circumstances and how to ace them.
Tim Cox tries provoking Joe again but fails because Joe had heard J.B.’S valuable advice keeping him cool during this situation. The exceptional nerve demonstrated by the Mustangs leads them to the number one position in the competition.
In The Long Game, celebrations are cut short after the award ceremony is cancelled by organizers, claiming that there's bad weather despite clear skies. Unmoved by the disappointment, J.B.’s voice resonates strongly within: Respect the game and march up there like true gentlemen with our trophy!
Their success means much more than victory; it symbolizes triumph over bias and adversity faced by all Mexicans in America, particularly during the time when racism was at an all-time high.
In The Long Game, the Mustangs return home to a hero’s reception in the end of the film, including a victory parade organized by their community. Joe gets back together with his father who finally accepts his son’s accomplishments. He leaves golf and eventually relocates to Austin, where his love interest Daniela resides.
The other members of the Mustangs continue to have very successful careers while J.B Peña continues coaching till his death in The Long Game movie. Their incredible journey against all odds is commemorated, as the Mustangs’ historic win at the 1957 State Championship earns them a place in the Hall of Fame.
The Long Game is available for streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV and Google Play Movies.
