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Cinema | In ‘Tiro libre,’ walls of separation and misunderstanding

By John Turnbull ⋅ April 23, 2008 ⋅ Post a comment

A film conceived by Chileans about the aspirations of Palestine’s national team has stirred a Chicago film festival—at least judging by an 11-page torrent of comments that debates which filmmaker deserves credit for the idea and which has the more authoritative connections to justice struggles (Ed M. Koziarski, “Social Justice, with Soccer,” Chicago Reader, Apr 3).

Cinema | ‘Futbol Palestina 2006′

By Alon Raab ⋅ April 22, 2005 ⋅ One comment

22 Apr 05 | Body searches, travel restrictions, arrests and martial law are not conditions usually associated with international football. These however have been familiar realities for members of the Palestinian national team. In spite of daunting odds, these players have succeeded in representing their nation. Futbol Palestina 2006, Nelson Soza and Marcelo Piña’s (left) film in progress, is a record of the players’ struggles, determination and pride. See also “In ‘Tiro Libre,’ Walls of Separation and Misunderstanding” (Apr 23) »

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Soccer creates space, and reconciliation involves a willingness to pass backward, to be patient and to develop new relationships with other players in order to move toward the goal. (L. Gregory Jones, "Spiritual Soccer," Christian Century, 29 Jan 08)