Professional athletic sports dominate the attention of City Hall and mass media, but often it’s the grass-roots sports programs that provide historically marginalized youth a connection to each other, the larger athletic community and the city as a whole. The “White Elephants” film questions the impact of a waterfront stadium project in Cape Town, South Africa, as the “Futbolistas 4 Life” and the “City Surf Project” films bring Bay Area empowerment stories to life. Join us at this special screening event and panel discussion with speakers who represent many sides of this issue, including sports activist and educator Dania Cabello, who is featured in “Futbolistas 4 Life”.
Panelists
Theo Ellington (Moderator)
Former Director of Public Affairs, Warriors
Dania Cabello
Sports Activist and Educator, featured in “Futbolistas for Life” film
Oscar Guerra
Director, “City Surf Project”
Avni Shah
Director, “White Elephants”
Jun Stinson
Director, “Futbolistas 4 Life”
Films
City Surf Project
USA | 2018 | 10 mins. | Directed by Oscar Guerra
A local Bay Area group teach surfing to kids who may not otherwise have resources or access.
Futbolistas 4 Life
USA | 2018 | 40 mins. | Directed by Jun Stinson
Futbolistas 4 Life takes you into the lives of two Oakland high schoolers: One is a college hopeful and DACA applicant who’s navigating the reality of his immigration status, and the other is an American citizen who lives in fear that her undocumented parents may be deported. These youth take solace in the game of soccer that lets them, if only for a moment, put their worries on the sidelines. The film also features the fighting spirit of their coach Dania – a former professional soccer player.
White Elephants
South Africa | 2018 | 19 mins. | Directed by Avni Shah
Sport has the power to inspire and unite people. White Elephants is a short documentary that investigates the legacy of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa through a series of (exclusive!) interviews and footage. The film asks the questions – what is left behind after the celebration is over and the memory has faded, and was it worth it?
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