Without a Fight comes to OHS

Without a Fight is a documentary film about how soccer can help unite different groups of people in one of the biggest slums in Africa, Kibera, which is a section of Kenya near Nairobi. The documentary was shown October 1st in the OHS auditorium during first period for all members of the school and was organized by the Peace Club, sponsored by Marc Sprintz. 

The movie shows the life in the slums from a group of young mens' perspective. They are from different religious and ethnic groups, but they come together to play their favorite sport, soccer. Soccer is a huge part of these childrens' lives. We mainly follow the stories of Nicholas and Adan, both of whom are the captains for their respective teams. They tension of the film comes from their meet in the final match of the Champions league soccer tournament.
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The producer of the film, Beth-Ann Kutchma, came to Orange to present the film and answer question from the audience. Carolina for Kibera is based in Chapel Hill, providing a great opportunity for members of the Peace Club to interact with the organization. 

The Without A Fight website features reviews of the film. One of which, written by Neil Morris of the Independent Weekly, said, "Without a Fight—Set in the slums of Kibera in Nairobi, Kenya, against a backdrop of bloody unrest, village youth toss aside their often warring ethnic and religious tribalism to instead battle for supremacy on the soccer pitch. As the teams compete in the local and loftily named Champions League, the film chronicles the march toward the season's championship and the backstories of some of its participants. Coaches must not only contend with political unrest and violence, but also players whose training is inhibited by suchobstacles as hunger and a lack of shoes—impoverished kids occasionally have been killed trying to steal cleats. The film is both uplifting and illuminating, a look inside a place where the degree of bloodshed and poverty might seem foreign, but the healing power of team athletics is universal." 

For more information, visit www.withoutafight.com.