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Reel Sports

Filmmakers in attendance.

These documentaries follow the lives of athletes on the futbol field, beyond the basketball court and within the wrestling ring. – Eseel Borlasa

Co-presented with Community Partners: Little Tokyo Community Council (LTCC)

In this program


FINDING BIG COUNTRY

Directed by Kat Jayme

17 years after controversial Vancouver Grizzlies star Big Country leaves town, superfan Kat Jayme goes on a mission to find her childhood hero.

FUTBOLISTAS 4 LIFE

Directed by Jun Stinson

A film about Oakland teens from undocumented families and the healing power of soccer.

LITTLE MISS SUMO

Directed by Matt Kay

Female sumo wrestling champion Hiyori confronts obstacles both inside and outside the ring in an attempt to change Japan’s national sport forever.

Dates & Times

Past