In the Middle

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In the Middle

2022

1h 7m

Documentary

Sports

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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.

Kevin Maher

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

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Cath Clarke

Guardian

It should be compulsory viewing for anybody tempted to give refs a bit of grief.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 28, 2023

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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

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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

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Victoria Luxford

City AM

A swift and affectionate look at a thankless job.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 3, 2023

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Brian Viner

Daily Mail (UK)

[An] affectionate documentary...

Mar 30, 2023

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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.

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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