Without a Fight

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Nairobi is home to Kenya’s largest slum. Comprised of thirteen villages that are divided along religious and ethnic lines, Kibera suffers from continual outbreaks of civil unrest. The local soccer league offers a reprieve from the violence and restores respect among participating groups—for the last ten years, in an estimated 20,000 soccer matches, the boys and young men of Kibera have played in the Champions League Soccer Tournament without a fight. This is no small feat in a city where work is scarce, high school is too expensive for many residents, and crime is a prevalent alternative to education. The Champions League is led by Kenny Juma and a cadre of volunteer coaches who wholeheartedly believe in the ability of soccer to combat the constant cycle of community discord and crime. As the soccer season draws to a close, teams SHOFCO and More Fire face off in the final game. Who will win?  WM

Director

Jason Arthurs

Producer

Beth-Ann Kutchma

Editor

Jason Arthurs

Cinematographers

Jason Arthurs, Andrew Johnson

Release Year

2012

Festival Year

2012

Country

United States

Run Time

60 minutes

Premiere

North American Premiere