The Long Game: A Triumph Over Racism in Texas High School Golf

In ‘The Long Game,’ Jay Hernandez portrays J.B. Peña, a Mexican American war veteran who forms a high school golf team, the Mustangs, in the face of adversity. Despite being rejected from a prestigious country club due to his ethnicity, Peña leads his team to victory in the Texas high school championship. Directed by Julio Quintana and based on a novel by Humberto G. Garcia, this film showcases the resilience of Mexican American athletes during a time of segregation and discrimination. Join us on this journey of determination, courage, and triumph in ‘The Long Game.’