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In the Middle

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Told from the center of the playing field, "In The Middle" follows a diverse group of match officials as they attempt to cope with the rigors of running matches in grassroots football. Experienced or new to it, young or old, male, female or non-binary, these unsung heroes tell us about their passion for the game, about their lives outside of it and why they're drawn to the often thankless task of refereeing.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) This affectionate look at the unsung heroes of Britain’s grassroots refereeing community is just that — a look. Rated: 2/5 Mar 30, 2023 Full Review Cath Clarke Guardian It should be compulsory viewing for anybody tempted to give refs a bit of grief. Rated: 3/5 Mar 28, 2023 Full Review Graham Fuller The Arts Desk Pondering what drives these apparently sane individuals to do such an onerous job, director-producer Greg Cruttwell's documentary is a vibrant study in diversity and concomitant prejudice that benefits from his light touch. Rated: 4/5 Apr 3, 2023 Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) Greg Cruttwell’s documentary doesn’t have any scandalous revelations, but it’s a whistleblowing film in a different sense. Rated: 4/5 Apr 3, 2023 Full Review Victoria Luxford City AM A swift and affectionate look at a thankless job. Rated: 3/5 Apr 3, 2023 Full Review Brian Viner Daily Mail (UK) [An] affectionate documentary... Mar 30, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Greg Cruttwell

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Ron Clarkson

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Steve Earl

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Kian Hill

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Elle Kapitz

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Synopsis Told from the center of the playing field, "In The Middle" follows a diverse group of match officials as they attempt to cope with the rigors of running matches in grassroots football. Experienced or new to it, young or old, male, female or non-binary, these unsung heroes tell us about their passion for the game, about their lives outside of it and why they're drawn to the often thankless task of refereeing.
Director
Greg Cruttwell
Producer
Greg Cruttwell
Screenwriter
Greg Cruttwell
Production Co
Park The Bus
Genre
Documentary, Sports
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 7m
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