Kick Like a Girl
Synopsis
KICK LIKE A GIRL is a charming and inspiring short documentary about "The Mighty Cheetahs" a third grade girls' soccer team. After the team has an undefeated year in their own division, their coach takes the unusual step of putting the team in the boys' division to give them more competition. The film is narrated by eight-year old Lizzie, a self-described "soccer girl," who does not let juvenile diabetes, elbow blocks or grass stains interfere with her desire to compete. The film follows what unfolds with humor and honesty, revealing what "kick like a girl" means on and off the playing field.
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The Filmmakers
Jenny Mackenzie Director
Director Jenny Mackenzie holds a bachelor's degree from Brown University, an MSW from Simmons College, and a Ph.D. from the University of Utah. After 20 years on the front lines as a social worker helping to run non-profit organizations, she went back to film school to pursue documentary filmmaking. Jenny's first film, WHERE'S HERBIE? is a touching portrait of a 91-year-old working lobsterman.
Festivals & Awards
Ashland Independent Film Festival
2008
Winner - Audience Award
IDA Documentary Awards
2008
Nominee - Short Documentary
Newport International Film Festival
2008
Official Selection
Winner - Audience Award
AFI Silverdocs
2008
Official Selection
Mill Valley Film Festival
2008
Official Selection
San Francisco Bay Area Children’s Film Festival
2008
Official Selection
Athens International Film Festival
2008
Official Selection
Martha’s Vineyard Independent Film Festival
2008
Official Selection
Kids First International Film Festival
2008
Official Selection
Reviews
“Absolutely charming!”
-New York Daily News
“Super sweet and eye-opening.”
-Minneapolis Star Tribune
“The documentary KICK LIKE A GIRL is one of the most entertaining short films I've seen.”
-The Salt Lake City Tribune