Film Feature

Film Feature: The Damned United

"The Damned United" (2009) is a British biographical sports drama that delves into the turbulent career of Brian Clough, one of football’s most enigmatic managers. The film focuses on Clough’s ill-fated 44-day tenure as manager of Leeds United, where he grapples with the shadow of his predecessor, Don Revie—a polarizing figure whose legacy looms large over the club.

Film Feature: Looking For Eric

"Looking for Eric" is a British comedy-drama directed by Ken Loach, released in 2009. The film follows Eric Bishop (played by Steve Evets), a postal worker struggling with depression and personal challenges. His life takes an unexpected turn when his teenage son's criminal activities threaten the family.

Film Feature: Rudo y Cursi

"Rudo y Cursi" (2008) is a Mexican comedy-drama directed by Carlos Cuarón, starring Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna as two brothers with dreams of becoming professional soccer players.

Film Feature: Maradona by Kusturica

Maradona by Kusturica (2008) is a documentary directed by renowned filmmaker Emir Kusturica, offering an intimate and unconventional portrait of Diego Maradona, one of the greatest football players in history. The film explores Maradona's life, career, and enduring cultural impact, blending interviews, archival footage, and Kusturica's distinct artistic style.

Film Feature: Kicking It

Kicking It (2008) is a powerful documentary directed by Susan Koch and narrated by Colin Farrell. The film delves into the inspiring world of the Homeless World Cup, an international soccer tournament that brings together individuals experiencing homelessness from around the globe.

Film Feature: Gracie

Gracie (2007) is a sports drama film inspired by true events, directed by Davis Guggenheim and starring Carly Schroeder, Elisabeth Shue, Dermot Mulroney, and Andrew Shue. The film is set in the late 1970s and explores themes of perseverance, gender equality, and family resilience.

Film Feature: Zidane - A 21st Century Portrait

A unique cinematic experience capturing a single soccer match entirely through the perspective of Zinedine Zidane. Praised for its artistry and intimate portrayal of one of the game’s greatest players.

Film Feature: The Year My Parents Went on Vacation

The Year My Parents Went on Vacation (O Ano em Que Meus Pais Saíram de Férias, 2006) is a Brazilian drama directed by Cao Hamburger. The film is set in 1970, during a politically turbulent period in Brazil under military dictatorship, and intertwines themes of political oppression, childhood innocence, and soccer fever.

Film Feature: She's The Man

She's the Man (2006) is a teen romantic comedy film inspired by William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. The movie follows Viola Hastings (played by Amanda Bynes), a high school soccer player who is devastated when her girls' soccer team is cut. Determined to prove her skills, Viola disguises herself as her twin brother Sebastian and takes his place at an elite boarding school, Illyria Prep, to join the boys' soccer team.

Film Feature: Once in a Lifetime -The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos

Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos (2006) is a sports documentary that chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the New York Cosmos, the star-studded soccer team that brought global attention to the sport in the United States during the 1970s. Directed by Paul Crowder and John Dower, the film combines archival footage, interviews, and a dynamic soundtrack to tell the story.