STREETKIDS UNITED
documentary, sport
2010
StreetKids United is about a team of homeless children, chosen to represent South Africa in the first ever Street Child World Cup, who see football as a way to a better and brighter future.
To much of the outside world they are a nuisance, best hidden or ignored. but they are aspiring to much more. They want to be a team.
StreetKids United was made with the support of the Media Programme of the European Union.
Director: Tim Pritchard
Producers: Sandy Markwick, Mike Downey, Sam Taylor
Co-Producers: Tendeka Matatu, Rachel Young
Executive Producers: Catrin Cooper, Patrick Fischer, Peter F. Gardner
Production Companies: Film and Music Entertainment, Ten10, Elfin Productions
Awards
- Awards - Special screening at Berlinale
- Toronto Film Festival