Rise & Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story

2011
7| 0h30m| en
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A documentary on the rise of professional soccer player Jay DeMerit from being overlooked in the U.S. to struggling in England to World Cup player recognition.

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Reviews

Karry Best movie of this year hands down!
RipDelight This is a tender, generous movie that likes its characters and presents them as real people, full of flaws and strengths.
Kidskycom It's funny watching the elements come together in this complicated scam. On one hand, the set-up isn't quite as complex as it seems, but there's an easy sense of fun in every exchange.
Cheryl A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.
kelownafred Knowing a little bit about Jay Demerit as the captain of my Vancouver Whitecaps this documentary is very much what I hoped and expected. Inspirational tale of what can happen if you dedicate yourself to your dreams. Not everyone can be a world class athlete but perhaps some that could have gotten there did not because they lacked the drive and ambition. Jay's story is about making it happen against all odds and in an unorthodox manner. It's a true tale of how one's character and devotion can overcome any obstacle if you decide that those obstacles will not hold you back. It's a well done film, plain, simple, truthful and touching.... well worth the money.
louis09 This movie shows everybody that anything is possible, if you just don't give up! The easiest thing to do is quit and Jay shows us that QUIT is not in his vocabulary. I saw Jay play against Arsenal and was lucky enough to read his story before that match, I was happy to hear it was being made into a documentary! A must see for not just soccer fans but any athlete that has dreams of going Pro. I was upset that not more people saw the advance screening at Stony Brook. The movie was well shot and had a great story line from his high school days all the way up to now. The movie has great stills from the EPL as well as great footage of his days in the Championship level for Watford. A true Must see.
chelsea-twr I could probably re-iterate what the other reviews have already said about how impacting and empowering Jay's story is, and it really is, however; I will instead explain more why I'm even taking the time to write a review. It is true, Jay truly has a remarkable story, and it is one that people, soccer and non soccer fans alike can really enjoy, but why I find it so impacting is because Jay brings back to life the American spirit of working hard and fighting for a dream, and never because he felt entitled to have it. During a time where we live in an America that feels entitled to what it has and have a generation that doesn't really grasp the fundamentals of what America was built upon, here you can re-live a story about a man who steps out of the box and his own comfort zone and works hard for what he wants at the high chance it may not happen, when all doors at one point seemed closed. He didn't sit and feel sorry for himself, didn't wait for something to happen because he felt he should earned it simply because he tried once, and didn't wait for a door to re-open when they all closed; he instead fought harder, continued to pursue what he wanted, and kicked a door back open. Now a days we have a youth that think they deserve a raise simply because they show up to work every day and never call out (like they're suppose to). That's what I love about this film and what I think people can benefit from; being Jay's attitude, positivity, and humbleness. So sure, you can probably read about it and get the gist of his story as well, but what you don't get from reading and WILL get from watching this film is connecting with Jay and re-living his path to achieving his dream and success. It's like you were apart of it at the time it happened, and you really do feel motivated and inspired, a feeling we definitely could use right now during times like these.
James Hope Fantastic movie. This movie will inspire and motivate you to achieve any dream you so desire. If you are a soccer player who wants to get to the highest level then this movie is for you. If your not a soccer fan than this movie will show you that any dream is possible. Its an incredible story of determination an desire! It's the story of a soccer player that nobody would give him a chance in the states. So he sets out to do the impossible. He heads to England to play. Bicycling and jumping trains to tryouts he finally gets his break. Living on beans and toast while living in an attic. He goes from the lowest level in England to the highest division in the land, the English Premier League. But Jay is not through yet. He sets his sights even higher and eventually makes it to the World Cup. Dreams do come true. Don't miss this movie!

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