In the Game

An Inner City Soccer Team in Chicago

Directed by Peabody award-winner Maria Finitzo and produced by Kartemquin Films (Hoop Dreams), IN THE GAME is a moving, timely documentary that follows the story of the girls' soccer team at Kelly High School on Chicago's south side.

Set in the predominantly Hispanic neighborhood of Brighton Park, Kelly High School is an inner city public school struggling to provide the basic necessities for their students, many of whom do not make it to college, either because they cannot compete academically or because their families do not have the financial resources to send them. The girls of IN THE GAME face an uneven playing field, but remain undaunted thanks to their teammates and the dedicated mentoring of their coach, Stan Mietus.

"There are no statistics emblazoned on the screen ... yet [it's] more important than that. It feels empowering, even inspirational. You will lose some games. In life, you will play some games that you never had a chance of winning. But the important thing is that you keep playing." - Brian Tallerico, Rogerebert.com