I don't know how easy it will be for you to see "Red White Black & Blue". I just saw it on an Air New Zealand in-flight entertainment service--which isn't surprising considering the subject matter.
The story is about a charter school in Los Angeles that takes yearly trips abroad for some good will games against other rugby playing schools. In this case, they take the kids to New Zealand--the heart of the best rugby in the world. Considering that these kids come from a tough part of LA, it is nice to watch as the kids generally seemed so well-mannered, decent and intelligent--and are a wonderful contrast to the popular images of South Central LA! Additionally, you really pull for the kids and the film really hits an emotional bullseye near the end. Well worth seeing, VERY inspiring and very well made.
The story is about a charter school in Los Angeles that takes yearly trips abroad for some good will games against other rugby playing schools. In this case, they take the kids to New Zealand--the heart of the best rugby in the world. Considering that these kids come from a tough part of LA, it is nice to watch as the kids generally seemed so well-mannered, decent and intelligent--and are a wonderful contrast to the popular images of South Central LA! Additionally, you really pull for the kids and the film really hits an emotional bullseye near the end. Well worth seeing, VERY inspiring and very well made.
