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Women's Football Documentary Film Premieres at Beltway Plaza Mall
The documentary, “Tackle the World-Tough Game, Tougher Women” premiered at the Academy 8 Theaters at Beltway Plaza Mall this past Sunday, September 22nd. Beltway Plaza Mall, a sponsor of the film production, hosted the event where a large crowd was on hand to view the film which was followed by a panel discussion with Team USA members and a musical performance by Sami Grisafe MVP Quarterback for Team USA and the Chicago Force. The exciting and compelling new film takes the audience on a journey to Finland to meet TEAM USA and women from all over the world who competed in the second Women's World Championships of American Tackle Football. The film, produced by local DC area film-makers and Rich Daniel, GM of the DC Divas women’s football team and documentarian of the production, offers awe inspiring inside looks into the fierce passion and competition that took place as Team USA won gold at the tournament.
Elected officials attending the film showing included Councilwoman Ingrid Turner, Prince George's County, Maryland; Delegate Jolene Ivey, State of Maryland, Delegate; and Joseline Pena-Melnyk, State of Maryland Delegate. Delegate Pena-Melnyk said after viewing the film, “It was tremendous. All the area schools should see this.” Former Redskins linebacker Ken Harvey who also attended the event was quoted, “The film was fantastic. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the women and girls who play this game.”
According to Rich Daniel, the film was created to foster awareness on the importance of physical activity for people of all ages and to encourage athletes to share their stories of inspiration with the world. Daniel said, “It's an honor to help share the story of this tremendous group of women and coaches. I'm proud of my team for capturing the tremendous abilities and inspirational energy that these countries shared for the whole world to see."
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A portion of the film's proceeds will benefit the Dion Johnson Foundation's media classroom and scholarship program at Frederick Douglass High School in Upper Marlboro, Md.