New York, NY – The Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF) is proud to announce the release of “Andiamo”, a powerful new mini-documentary chronicling its mission to grow baseball across Italy. It will debut on CIAO USA TV on Saturday, September 6.
Through its non-profit efforts, IABF recently spearheaded a series of youth development camps, hosting four clinics in five days across Castiglione della Pescaia, Parma, and Bologna. These clinics brought together top coaches, Major League Baseball alumni, and aspiring players, underscoring IABF’s commitment to expanding the sport’s reach in Europe and inspiring the next generation of Italian ballplayers.
The film was shot, edited, and produced by Chris R. Vaccaro, an executive trustee of IABF and an Emmy Award-winning media executive, who has produced and directed nine documentaries.
“Our mission has always been about more than just the game; it’s about building bridges, creating opportunities, and fostering a love for baseball that transcends borders,” Vaccaro said. “Andiamo captures the energy, passion, and potential we see in Italy.”
The documentary will be distributed on the CIAO USA TV app, available on Apple TV, Apple iOS, Roku TV, Samsung TV, LG TV, Android devices, and online. Through this broad distribution, IABF hopes to inspire Italian Americans and baseball fans worldwide to join its efforts in growing the game globally.
“‘Andiamo’ is more than a documentary; it’s a call to action,” said IABF President Joe Quagliano. “We’re proud to showcase the incredible progress we’re making and to highlight the stories of young players whose dreams are just beginning.”
“We are thrilled to bring Andiamo: A Baseball Journey to our network and work with a storyteller and executive like Chris,” Giuseppe Barone, President, Ciao USA TV. “This documentary beautifully captures the spirit, passion, and heritage of the Italian baseball community. It’s an inspiring story that resonates with our mission to celebrate culture through compelling storytelling, and we’re proud to share it with our audience.”
About the Italian American Baseball Foundation (IABF): The Italian American Baseball Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity that works to grow the game of baseball in Italy and provide opportunities for players and coaches to develop their skills on and off the field. Through scholarships, clinics, and cultural exchange programs, IABF fosters meaningful connections between the Italian and American baseball communities. For more information about IABF and its initiatives, please visit IABF.Foundation.
About Ciao USA TV: CIAO USA TV Media is an innovative digital media company that specializes in content production and distribution for all Italian Media. We strive to bring you the best Italian content that will impact, educate, and resonate with viewers. We embrace new and disruptive ideas and are committed to acting on them, and have the operational agility to implement and deliver at speed. The CIAO USA brand represents optimism and empowers our members to experience the discovery of Italy today with confidence and excitement. We are growing together with the Italian global community, and we support individuals and businesses in realizing their dreams. Learn more at CiaoUSA.tv.