Children of the field is a powerful documentary by Stefano Di Pietro as part of the Football Makes History project. This 25-minute long documentary was filmed in the heart of Itatí, a vulnerable neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The film explores how football can be an incredible tool for social support to the local community, especially for younger kids. It also helps to understand how football heritage is about marking the stories connected to places and lives that matter. It is not only about ‘big’ matches and ‘iconic’ places. What makes a place iconic or important anyway? This film explores the profound impact of fútbol on the lives of its residents—a microcosm of the broader Argentine experience. It tells the story of people’s relation to one pitch. To read more click on the LINK below