USSF D-2 North Carolina FC

RailHawks Team up with Independent Weekly for Soccer Film Festival

May 20, 2010 - U.S. Soccer Federation D-2 (USSF D-2)
North Carolina FC News Release


CARY, N.C. (Thursday, May 20 2010) - While the world of soccer is gearing up for the world cup, the RailHawks and the Independent Weekly, the Triangle's alternative weekly newspaper, have teamed up to screen new and classic soccer films around the Triangle. The festival will run from June 7th to the 18th and films will be shown at different locations in Raleigh, Durham, Cary and Chapel Hill.

"As soccer continues to gain popularity in the United States, people are looking for outlets to share in the passion and excitement of the world's biggest international sporting competition," said Independent weekly's culture editor David Fellerath. "Soccer is the world's game, and the Independent is proud to join with the Carolina RailHawks in providing opportunities for fans and newcomers alike to celebrate the occasion."

The RailHawks will be on hand at select screenings to discuss the films and interact with fans who will also have a chance to win RailHawks prize-packs. In addition, RailHawks coach Martin Rennie will participate in a Q & A session following a screening of "Looking for Eric", a new comedy about a troubled postal worker in Manchester, England who takes inspiration from Eric Cantona. The film opens June 11 at select theatres and date of the screening is to be determined.

"Eric Cantona is one of my all-time favorite players," said coach Rennie. "I look forward to discussing the movie and Cantona with like-minded soccer fans."

Aside from "Looking for Eric", the festival will include the documentary "Pelada" (The Pinhook in Durham on June 7, Free), "Victory" (The Galaxy in Cary on June 9, $5), "Bend it like Beckham" (The Lumina in Chapel Hill on June 10, Reg. Admission) and "The Damned United" (The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh on June 18, $4).

For more information on the film screenings, pick up your copy of the Independent Weekly at locations around the Triangle or visit www.indyweek.com.

The RailHawks embark on a four game road trip beginning with the Puerto Rico Islanders on May 26 at Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, PR. The next regular season home match will be Saturday June 19 at 7 p.m. against Crystal Palace Baltimore. It will be Bark in the Park Night at WakeMed Soccer Park and fans are encouraged to bring their pets to the stadium for some affordable family fun. Tickets for all home matches are available at the LGFCU Box Office, by calling 919-859-5425 or by visiting www.carolinarailhawks.com.

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