“Goal! Soccer for a better future” is a 26-minute documentary film made by the U.S. Department of State that explores how six organisations use football to engage and empower disadvantaged young people in Brazil, South Africa, South America and the United States.
streetfootballworld network members on screen
The film, which was directed by Jason Katz, features stories from streetfootballworld network members Grassroot Soccer, Amandla Ku Lutsha, Fundaciòn de las Américas para el Desarollo ‘A Ganar’ and Soccer in the Streets. It also presents the very first Football for Hope Centre.
Supporting Development through Football
South African football stars Lucas Radebe and Matthew Booth join their Brazilian colleagues Carlos Alberto Torres, women’s world footballer Marta de Silva and other well-known athletes onscreen to share personal stories of importance of sport for dialogue and life skills on and off the field.
More than just a game
Documentary filmmaker Jason Katz wanted to engage audiences on the topic of teaching young people about values and life skills that could improve not only their personal experience but also their communities. “I did not set out to make a soccer film at first. It was during my research that I discovered sport and youth development and how extraordinarily effective it can be,” he said.
“Kids were engaged on a level that only happens when we speak their language and enter their world of play.”
Tolerance, diversity, gender equality, teamwork
The documentary is split up in four parts: Tolerance, Diversity, Gender Equality and Teamwork. From June 15th, streetfootballworld will feature one part each week.
Part 1 (Tolerance) is available here in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian and Arabic.
Part 2 (Diversity) is available here in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian and Arabic.
Part 3 (Gender Equality) is available here in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian and Arabic.
Part 4 (Teamwork) is available here in English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian and Arabic.
