"I Speak Soccer" a big hit at Seattle's True Independent Film Festival

June 25, 6:03 AMSeattle Soccer ExaminerDavid Falk

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As if the  wave of soccer goodness started by Sounders FC isn't enough, the local Seattle film community is also embracing the sport with the recent showing of the documentary "I Speak Soccer" at the Seattle's True Independent Film Festival (STIFF).

"I Speak Soccer" won the STIFF Audience Award. From the movie's website: I Speak Soccer screened in front of a packed house at NW Film Forum on Tuesday night. After the show, which included a lively Q & A with the director, Kegel invited the crowd to reassemble down the street at Bobby Morris field for some pickup of their own. Inspired by the movie, players experimented with different playing styles and reenacted favorite moments seen on the big screen. In the true spirit of pickup, the game brought together players of all ages and abilities, some childhood friends and soccer teammates of the director, others recent acquaintances and newcomers to the game. A final breakaway goal ended the match 3-2 in favor of the darks.

Stay tuned, because we have advanced word that the movie will be making another appearance locally in July as a part of the All Nations Cup Festival. Details coming.