The Soccer Project

[wilson]

The soccer thread's return to the front page reminded me of one of my good friends from Duke's current film project. Entitled 'The Soccer Project', it's basically a globetrotting look at pickup soccer in locales and cultures all over the world. The on-screen stars are Gwendolyn Oxenham, who played soccer at Duke, and Luke Boughan, who played at Notre Dame. Behind the camera(s) are Rebekah Fergusson, who also played at Duke, and my friend Ryan White. They've been working on the film for about a year and a half now, with bit-by-bit financing from Duke (via the Center for Documentary Studies) and various other sources and individuals. Their hope is to finish it early this fall, in time for the film festival circuit. They'd also like to screen it in conjunction with the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Nothing material for you to do here, but if you're so inclined, please take a look at their website:
www.thesoccerproject.com
I know a lot of y'all are soccer fans (as evidenced by the soccer thread), but the film really appeals to fans of all sports, as well as documentary buffs and anyone who just likes interesting people and places.
The trailer is directly accessible here:
www.thesoccerproject.com/trailer
Please try and take a look at it if you can, and pass it along to anyone else who might find it interesting. The filmmakers have already built substantial word-of-mouth awareness in soccer communities, and have made it clear to their friends that that's the best way to see this thing through to the finish.

[Ben63]

That looks fascinating. Thanks for posting and keep us informed. I can't wait to see the finished product.

[wilson]

BTTT. Sorry to be so self-indulgent, but this thing is really worth a look, and I'm quite proud of my buddy's work on it.