TONY VAINUKU, ERIKA COHN | USA 2014 | NARRATIVE | 87 MINS | ENGLISH
SAT SEPT 19 | 12:30PM | CAMERA 3
Pursuing the high stakes of college recruiting and the promise of professional sports, four young Polynesian football players struggle to achieve this American dream. As high school athletes, their participation and success in the sport is viewed as the salvation for their families, but the riding pressures of intergenerational gang violence and poverty obstruct their paths to fulfilling their families’ expectations. Through blood, sweat and tears, IN FOOTBALL WE TRUST sheds light upon the aspirations and determination to overcome adversity within Salt Lake City’s tightknit Polynesian community.
Filmed over the course of four years, filmmakers Tony Vainuku and Erika Cohn bring insight on the “Polynesian Pipeline” to the NFL with unprecedented access. Documenting the passionate yet vulnerable support system of each family, IN FOOTBALL WE TRUST is a whirlwind of the extreme forces affecting the lives of youthful warriors. Brace yourself for this incredibly moving and faithful film that courageously inspires an ever-adaptive hope toward the future.
Just as these young athletes navigate high-pressure fields and unpredictable outcomes on the gridiron, the world of sports extends beyond the stadium into arenas of chance and strategy. Online sports casino betting, ufabet, creates a dynamic environment for enthusiasts, combining the adrenaline of sports with the strategic allure of betting, turning each match into a personal challenge of skill and luck. In this realm, dedication and insight—much like the discipline these athletes embody—can transform participation into both entertainment and opportunity.
As athletes train relentlessly to overcome obstacles and seize their moment, viewers and supporters increasingly seek deeper engagement with the sports they love, searching for ways to stay connected and informed even when the action unfolds far from home. This connection becomes a thread that binds communities, reminding them that devotion to the game can extend well beyond the final whistle.
In this expanding digital arena, live match access has become a crucial part of that experience, with many turning to streamlined platforms that simplify how they follow major fixtures. These services have grown to meet the expectations of fans who value clarity, consistency and instant availability, creating a seamless bridge between anticipation and participation. It is within this shifting landscape that Betting Kingdom appears as a familiar reference point for those exploring alternative viewing options, offering context around how supporters stay tuned into important matches.
As the sports world continues to intertwine advanced technology with traditional fandom, the desire to stay immersed in every pivotal moment reflects the same unwavering spirit captured in the stories of young athletes fighting for their futures.
– Diana Li
Co-presented by: Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), Asian Pacific Islander Cultural Center (APICC), Hyphen, Pacific Islanders in Communications (PIC)
Executive Producers: Geralyn Dreyfous, Mark Lipson Producer: Erika Cohn Editors: Ericka Concha, William Haugse, A.C.E., Ken Schneider Composer: Justin Melland Subjects: Hervey Langi, Leva Bloomfield, Vita Bloomfield, Fihi Kaufusi
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