Henry O!

An inspiring, sometimes touching film that tells the story of an immigrant remarkable success. Henry O traces the life of Enrique Oliu from childhood in Nicaragua to being sent away alone first to another country in south America then to finally arriving in the USA at the age of ten. Blind and unable to speak English, he was enrolled in a school for the blind in Florida. But that is not the real story though. The story that amazed me is that Henry grew up to become the major league radio announcer for the Tampa Rays. He calls a game live on his broadcast without seeing any of it. How does he do that is what the film guides us towards effectively. In its core, Henry O is a love story about a human being who really beat the odds! Well Done Henry!!!

HENRY O! is in many ways a fascinating documentary. It captures the zest for life of its main character, Enrique "Henry" Oliu, a "color" analyst for WMGG Mega Classica 820 radio, the strongest Hispanic radio station in the local market, for whom he provides game analysis for the Tampa Bay Rays baseball games. There is nothing seemingly remarkable about that. There are a number of sports commentators in the U.S., but no one else whose ability to overcome unbelievable challenges can rival Henry's determination to succeed. The film reveals his spirit and his enthusiasm. Without giving anything away, I would recommend seeing this doc. It's inspirational!