Gringos at the Gate - Michael T. Whalen

From across the only shared border of third and first world countries, two vastly
different worlds collide on the soccer field. History has been kind to the financially
southern neighbors, with nearly half of its population living in poverty. For two
different worlds collide on the soccer field. History has been kind to the financially
centuries Mexico took a backseat to the nation to the north. This was true
centuries Mexico took a backseat to the nation to the north. This was true
everywhere… except in one place – the only place where Mexico and its people
could show its powerful neighbor that they were boss. Fútbol, or as the “yanquis”
call it, soccer. Now, in the 21st century, the balance of soccer power is beginning
to shift in the US’s favor, wounding the pride of an entire nation.

Interviews include: Herculez Gomez, Jose Francisco Torres, Eric Wynalda, Steve
Sampson, Alberto Garcia Aspe, Leonardo Cuellar, Ricardo Pelaez, Cobi Jones,
Rick Davis, Claudio Suarez, Paul Caligiuri, Albert Zerhusen, writers Gustavo
Arellano, Hector Tobar & Mike Woitalla of Soccer America. In addition to fans from
both sides of the border.

Shot in the US and Mexico February 2009 through June 2011.

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Credits:
Michael T. Whalen -
Writer/Producer/Director/Editor/DP
Pablo Miralles –
Writer/Producer/Director
Roberto Donati -
Writer/Producer/Director

An Arroyo Seco/Whalen Films
Production

Released: June 2012