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Lacrosse Brothers Launch New Sports League Docuseries
22 Oct
Summary
- A docuseries will chronicle the formation of the Premier Lacrosse League.
- The series centers on brothers and PLL co-founders Mike and Paul Rabil.
- Lacrosse will be an official event at the 2028 L.A. Summer Olympics.
A forthcoming docuseries, titled 'The Big Leagues,' will chronicle the ambitious formation of the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL). This five-part original series is produced by acclaimed documentarian Matthew Heineman and centers on brothers Mike and Paul Rabil, the co-founders of the PLL.
Paul Rabil, a lacrosse legend who transitioned from playing to launching the league, will make his directing debut with this project. The series aims to capture the fraternal and business relationship of the Rabil brothers as they navigated significant financial, operational, and cultural hurdles. It delves into their commitment to elevating lacrosse to a major sport.
The rollout of 'The Big Leagues' is strategically timed with the lead-up to the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, where lacrosse is set to be an official event. This timing underscores the league's vision for the sport's future and its growing prominence.
Executive producer Lindsay Rovegno highlighted the unique perspective the series offers, showing viewers rarely-seen aspects of professional sports. She stated the series will capture the critical decisions, risks, and relationships that define this emerging league with its bright but uncertain future.
