A documentary directed by Akbar Majeed will open the 15th Annual People’s Film Festival, along with 3 additional independent short films, on Thursday, May 28, 2026, in Harlem, NY, at the AMC Magic Johnson Theater.

Can We Kick It? Is a feature documentary exploring the disconnect between Black communities in the United States and the world’s most popular sport — soccer.  Through the voices of coaches, players, and community builders, the film examines how access, infrastructure, and perception have shaped who participates in the game and who is left out. Blending cultural context with lived experience, the story looks beyond the field to uncover the systemic and social factors influencing visibility and pathways into the sport.  As the United States moves toward World Cup 2026, the film asks a timely question: what would it take to build a soccer culture that truly reflects the communities around it?

The People’s Film Festival kicks off May 28, 2026, and will run through May 30, 2026.

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Source: Harlem World Magazine