In late 2021, Cleveland’s baseball team was reborn as the Guardians. This documentary, directed by Lance Edmands, chronicles the saga of that name change, which has its roots in a forgotten legend named Louis Sockalexis, and the tragedy that enveloped his story more than a century ago.
Director: Lance Edmands
Producer: Adam Piron, Kyle Martin, Rebecca Stern
Director of Photography: Shaandiin Tome, Matt Clegg
30 for 30 Shorts | Deerfoot of the Diamond | September 27th 8pm ET on ESPN