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Black Eagles
Prize-winner 2022
CIVIS VIDEO AWARD – Information
| Autor : | Dr. Torsten Körner |
| Editorial: | Gerrit Roth (Amazon Prime Video), Franziska Rempe (BROADVIEW), Peter Wolf (BROADVIEW) |
| Direction: | Dr. Torsten Körner |
| Production: | Amazon Prime Video | BROADVIEW |
| Producer: | Leopold Hoesch (BROADVIEW) |
| Co-Producer: | Thomas Fuhrmann (ZDF) |
| Executive Producer: | Peter Wolf |
Further informations https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usCyXdoiiT8
Content
Erwin Kostedde, Jimmy Hartwig, Gerald Asamoah, Steffi Jones … – they were stars on the pitch, but their skin color made them the target of racist hostility. In the documentary “Black Eagles”, successful PoC players who made it into the German national team speak out about their experience. It was a fight against hidden prejudices and sometimes open hatred. Theirs is the story of a long and difficult process that is far from over: to normalise the coexistence of people of different origins and skin color.
Excerpt from the jury’s statement
“Football and Racism” – the film follows the history of social prejudices and conflicts that have changed appearance considerably but are far from over. Carefully sourced and with strong interviews, it looks into the careers of German PoC international soccer players, who have had a hard time to assert themselves, not only against rivals on the pitch. A very thoughtful script, outstanding directing and artful camerawork create a viewing experience that is as instructive as it is moving.
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