A winner of the Sundance Institute Short Film Challenge, sponsored by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, shows that, surprisingly, Ultimate Frisbee is a force for good in the world.
In America, we generally think about Ultimate Frisbee as a pastime for beach bros and college dudes on the quad. But in some places around the globe, this simple sport has become a beacon of hope for the most downtrodden and disenfranchised. The film 175 Grams, a winner of the 2015 Sundance Institute Short Film Challenge , tells this story. It's about Fly Wild, an Ultimate team in Chennai, India, comprised of teenagers from the slums. These are kids who come from poor backgrounds, but who, through Ultimate, are striving for better lives.
from Co.Exist http://www.fastcocreate.com/3041391/ultimate-frisbee-makes-an-indian-filmmakers-sundance-dreams-come-true?partner=rss
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