"Kicking It" premier and Homeless World Cup

Tonight (Friday) is the theatrical premier of "Kicking It", the Ted Leonsis produced film, which was shown to sold out crowds at the big three: Sundance, Tribeca and Silverdocs film festivals.  While Washington Life Magazine, Leonsis, Susan Koch (Emmy Award winning director) cinematographer Neil Barrett, Washington Life CEO and executive producer Soroush Shehabi, Rick Allen, Mark Ein, Jack Davies, Raul Fernandez, Sheila Johnson, Nigel Morris, Russ Ramsey, and Doug Smith (all DC based executive producers) are hosting the premier at the E Street Cinema for their guests, you can see it at the same venue for one week only. 

(screening daily at 1:10, 4:10, 7:10, and 10 p.m.) at  555 11th Street  NW, DC, 20004, 202-452-7672, http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/WashingtonDC/EStreetCinema.htm

In case you hadn’t read about the film in the various media outlets or heard Leonsis interviewed, here’s the synopsis:  This is a true story about how the power of sports can truly change lives.  Actor Colin Farrell is featured in the film as it chronicles the development of homeless players from around the globe who compete in an international street soccer tournament called the “Homeless World Cup.”  It is said to be a truly inspiring and moving story loved by audiences and critics alike.

By the way, the Homeless World Cup will find its home in DC at the new Washington Kastles Stadium this Friday through Sunday.  Found at 11th and H Streets NW (downtown at the old Convention Center parking lot) you can watch  100 players from 11 cities compete for a spot on the national USA team that will travel to the 2008 Homeless World Cup in Melbourne, Australia.

Friday, June 27th
Noon Opening Ceremony
1:15 – 7 p.m. Matches
Saturday, June 28th
9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Matches
2 p.m. – 4 p.m., Exhibition Game. U.S. National Street Team vs. F.C. Harlem and DC United Skills Session with Ben Olsen and Clyde Simms. 4 – 6 p.m. Semifinals
Sunday, June 29th
4 -5 p.m., Championship Matches (Finals)
5 – 6 p.m., National Team Announced, Trophies, Closing.