The Jay Demerit Story has the potential to share a similar fate and what a shame it would be. Luckily, I was given the opportunity to preview the documentary. Most US soccer fans (particularly those who have followed this blog since its inception) know the basic story of Demerit, but there is just something to be said about getting a better look at the behind the scenes and greater detail of the story. We all know about the US beating Portugal in 2002, but there is nothing quite like the scene in Our Way from before the match in which Hejduk tells Donovan to keep his elbows high. That is what this film is like. It gives you a greater appreciation about the struggles and risks that Jay had to take in order to get where he is.
I enjoyed the film and think it is a must see for USMNT fans. I personally didn't realize just how gutsy it was to move to England and just how hard he had to work to get where he was going. There are some great interviews, and the build up to Watford's promotion is fantastic. For an unknown player to rise through the ranks and eventually play in the World Cup is an unbelievable story and one that I think many Nats fans take for granted. Much better than Goal: The Dream Begins (which is really more of a nightmare to have to watch). The film gives a great inside look at a player who lived the dream most of would give anything to live out.
I am not much of a writer, so I apologize for the lack in quality of writing in this post (which is why I let Matt Carlson do the writing) but hopefully you all will help to generate support for this film so that it can be distributed and released for all soccer fans to watch. The film makers are currently trying to get the necessary funding through their kickstarter campaign. So join the campaign and let's help get this film released.
