Beer League is a 2006 comedy film directed by Frank Sebastiano. The movie focuses on Artie Lange's character, a hard-drinking, unemployed slacker named Artie DeVanzo who lives in New Jersey. Artie's life consists of hanging out with his friends, drinking beer, and playing softball in a local league with his roughneck teammates.
Artie's team, aptly named the Eds, is on the verge of being kicked out of the Amateur Softball Association league due to their unruly behavior, poor sportsmanship, and lack of skill on the field. Artie sees the league ban as a personal affront to himself and his pals, so he makes it his mission to improve the team, both in terms of their athletic ability and their behavior.
Along the way, Artie and his crew face various obstacles, including rival teams, corrupt umpires, romantic entanglements, and family drama. Despite these challenges, Artie remains dedicated to his team and succeeds in transforming them into a group of determined and competitive ballplayers.
Beer League is a raunchy and irreverent comedy that centers on the camaraderie of a group of down-on-their-luck misfits who find a sense of purpose through their love of baseball. The film features a cast of colorful characters and boasts a soundtrack of classic rock hits that capture the spirit of New Jersey's working-class culture.