Review #5: Kicking It

The documentary "Kicking It," was such a great film because it taught us about the struggles and necessities that homeless people face in their everyday life. Soccer was a passion for many homeless people who suffered drug and alcohol addictions. Mel Young, the founder of the Homeless World Cup thought of the idea of playing soccer to relief pain and find solutions. This documentary presents the lives of 7 unfortunate people who sought solutions to their problems. Damien, a 23 year-old from Dublin, Ireland enters, then in Africa we meet a 29 year-old Alex who suffers from addiction and unemployment. From then on, the people organizing the World Cup start recruiting different people from around the world. Another player is Jesus, who is the oldest player. He is 62 and from Madrid, Spain. He knew nothing about his family for decades and has been incarcerated for 10 years and attempted suicide. This documentary is very inspirational because it teaches people about homeless and how they can grow into something greater. Even if you do not find interest in soccer, this documentary will still truly move you in the end.