I just saw the premiere of this film at the Gateway Film Center in Columbus. An excellent presentation! Even though I am not a big sports fan, I am a huge fan of Columbus Ohio, and I had followed the story in the newspapers and on local TV broadcasts. As one of my fellow viewers noted, the film was a rather even-handed tale of two cities and their soccer fans--one had a team they loved and wanted to keep, one did not have a team and really wanted one.
Usually when the "big money" wants something, they get it. But not this time. This time, the "little guy" won out. Albeit with a little help from the Ohio Attorney General.
I must have been the only patron in the theater not wearing Crew gear. A lot of my enjoyment came from hearing the audience boos and hisses when the "villains" came on screen, especially owner Anthony Precourt and his henchmen (er, staff). And the claps and hoorays for the heroes: the #SaveTheCrew organizers, the Crew fans and players, and even Leslie Pool, the main Austin City Council member opposing the move.
Highly recommended for everyone who loves an underdog story!
Usually when the "big money" wants something, they get it. But not this time. This time, the "little guy" won out. Albeit with a little help from the Ohio Attorney General.
I must have been the only patron in the theater not wearing Crew gear. A lot of my enjoyment came from hearing the audience boos and hisses when the "villains" came on screen, especially owner Anthony Precourt and his henchmen (er, staff). And the claps and hoorays for the heroes: the #SaveTheCrew organizers, the Crew fans and players, and even Leslie Pool, the main Austin City Council member opposing the move.
Highly recommended for everyone who loves an underdog story!
