Wisconsin
Dreams Fuel Greatness tells the story of a young athlete’s relentless pursuit of making it to the Show. Inspired by the journey of former professional baseball player and Director Justin Jackson, this film is more than just a reflection on baseball—it’s a celebration of the grind, resilience, and unwavering belief required to turn a dream into reality.
Set on the fields where aspirations are forged through sweat and sacrifice, Dreams Fuel Greatness follows a young Black athlete as he navigates the highs and lows of chasing his goal. Through powerful storytelling and striking visuals, the film highlights the dedication needed to push forward, even when the path is uncertain.
At a time when fewer young Black athletes are entering baseball, this film serves as both inspiration and a conversation starter—reminding athletes everywhere that the journey is just as important as the destination. While representation remains an underlying theme, the heart of Dreams Fuel Greatness is about the universal pursuit of excellence and the sacrifices made along the way.
Justin Jackson is the Co-Owner of Media Bolt Productions, born and raised in Asheville NC. He moved to Milwaukee in 2016.
Prior to Justin’s film career he played Professional Baseball for 10 years. At the end of his playing days he grabbed a camera to record coaching content for YouTube and fell in love with the craft. 3 years later he graduated cum Lade with a Bachelor’s of science degree in Digital Filmmaking from The Los Angeles Film School.
Being a Director and Cinematographer at heart Justin has written and Directed short films, shot music videos, and created corporate commercials and documentaries for brands like the Milwaukee Brewers & Northwest Mutual.
Set on the fields where aspirations are forged through sweat and sacrifice, Dreams Fuel Greatness follows a young Black athlete as he navigates the highs and lows of chasing his goal. Through powerful storytelling and striking visuals, the film highlights the dedication needed to push forward, even when the path is uncertain.
"My filmmaker brain, the only thing I can think of is making something to inspire somebody else to go play and to get out on the field. Push themselves to be great, and that's what dreams fuel greatness is, is just a visual so that a kid can see themselves as that major leaguer, as that professional."
At a time when fewer young Black athletes are entering baseball, this film serves as both inspiration and a conversation starter—reminding athletes everywhere that the journey is just as important as the destination. While representation remains an underlying theme, the heart of Dreams Fuel Greatness is about the universal pursuit of excellence and the sacrifices made along the way.
Running Time: 4 minutes
Sports/Inspirational
Sports/Inspirational
Saturday, September 6th 1PM
Avalon Atmospheric Theater
2473 S Kinnickinnic Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Set on the fields where aspirations are forged through sweat and sacrifice, Dreams Fuel Greatness follows a young Black athlete as he navigates the highs and lows of chasing his goal. Through powerful storytelling and striking visuals, the film highlights the dedication needed to push forward, even when the path is uncertain.
At a time when fewer young Black athletes are entering baseball, this film serves as both inspiration and a conversation starter—reminding athletes everywhere that the journey is just as important as the destination. While representation remains an underlying theme, the heart of Dreams Fuel Greatness is about the universal pursuit of excellence and the sacrifices made along the way.
Director Bio:
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Prior to Justin’s film career he played Professional Baseball for 10 years. At the end of his playing days he grabbed a camera to record coaching content for YouTube and fell in love with the craft. 3 years later he graduated cum Lade with a Bachelor’s of science degree in Digital Filmmaking from The Los Angeles Film School.
Being a Director and Cinematographer at heart Justin has written and Directed short films, shot music videos, and created corporate commercials and documentaries for brands like the Milwaukee Brewers & Northwest Mutual.
Director Statement:
"My filmmaker brain, the only thing I can think of is making something to inspire somebody else to go play and to get out on the field. Push themselves to be great, and that's what dreams fuel greatness is, is just a visual so that a kid can see themselves as that major leaguer, as that professional."
At a time when fewer young Black athletes are entering baseball, this film serves as both inspiration and a conversation starter—reminding athletes everywhere that the journey is just as important as the destination. While representation remains an underlying theme, the heart of Dreams Fuel Greatness is about the universal pursuit of excellence and the sacrifices made along the way.
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