Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story is the true story of a young American's impossible journey. After college, Jay's dream of playing pro soccer in Europe seemed unreachable. Sleeping in an attic, painting houses and eating beans and toast to survive, Jay took the most unlikely route to the top. After not making the professional leagues in the U.S., Jay left for Europe at the age of 21 without any professional experience - only a passport, $1800 and a backpack full of dreams. The film documents Jay's journey from the bottom - playing in Sunday park leagues and lower level division London clubs earning 40 pounds a week - to playing in the English Premier League - to starting in the world's greatest sports stage - the 2010 World Cup. The Jay DeMerit Story is a story of perseverance, hard work and a relentless belief in a dream...it is a story that needs to be told.
A**R
Legit inspirational story, not just Hollywood fluff
Jay DeMerit worked hard, didn't whine or blame other people, and it paid off big time. He is the 21st century American hero that should serve as an inspiration to young people everywhere. It seems we've come at a crossroads in this country where more people than ever are comfortable with not taking responsibility for themselves, and as a result never realize their full potential. Jay DeMerit squeezed every ounce of potential out of his body, and his accomplishments speak for themselves.
T**I
Great movie!
Saw this mentioned in a post of great soccer movies and bought it as a gift for my husband. A documentary and very inspiring. Made me want to go kick the ball around.
M**E
Loved it.
I am a big supporter of the USMNT, and I also like my share of documentaries. This movie combined two things I really enjoy and it delivered. This is a great doc about a great player in Jay DeMerit. I have shown it to people who are not fans of soccer, yet they thoroughly enjoyed this movie. Highly recommend this doc.
B**R
Movie title says it all
A great story - watched it with my 12 year old son who plays on a travel team. Wanted him to see that great results come with hard work, desire and sacrifice.
K**N
just a great story as thought he did it over the coarse ...
just a great story as thought he did it over the coarse of a year but it 2 years of sacrifice & dedication not to mention hard work.
J**Z
jose lopez
Everything was amazing, that movie was a inspriation to everyone who wants to be a pro soccer player like me. I really got inspired to be once a great soccer player in europe.
D**N
... DeMerit's story is captured here very entertaining just a great trip thru the lower levels of English football
Jay DeMerit's story is captured here very entertaining just a great trip thru the lower levels of English football. A must watch for a U.S. Soccer fan!!!
H**E
The American Dream
Very well done. If you're a soccer (football) fan, this will make you feel good. Hard work and a positive attitude. The American way!!!
L**F
FANTASDTIC!!!! DONT MISS IT!! ...
FANTASDTIC!!!!DONT MISS IT!!!!!!!!!!A MUST FOR EVERYONE!!!
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