Experiencing Interruptions?

No Fear

An inspirational profile of a suburban high school football team stricken with poverty. There's no story without struggle. Take a ride on this emotional rollercoaster as the team faces odds that could make or break their livelihoods, will everyone overcome the adversity which will determine their future?

**Film also available as a 5 part Docuseries**

  • Aziz Baby
    Director
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Runtime:
    2 hours
  • Completion Date:
    April 11, 2019
  • Production Budget:
    5,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    United States
  • Shooting Format:
    HD 1080p
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
Director Biography - Aziz Baby

Easy Image is Independent film company started in 2013 owned and operated by Aziz Baby. Aziz began his film career at Alderson Broaddus University. Shortly after Aziz began an internship at House Studios DC, where he discovered the art of story telling. 2 years later he decided to use his talents to try make a difference in his community. He made this attempt by directing and filming a High School Football documentary at his old High School, Watkins Mill in Montgomery Village, MD

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Director Statement

I grew up in Montgomery Village. MD about 40 minutes outside of Washington, D.C. It's considered the suburbs by some; for others, recently it's become a safe haven for folks affected by gentrification within the city.
Those who live in the affluent areas within the community benefit from the spoils of a suburban livelihood, others face realization of poverty, systematic oppression, and a burning desire for salvation.
For me it was about highlighting what helped shaped me into a man; which is Where I Came from+Football.
Watkins Mill High School which locally has a reputation of being the black sheep of MCPS, also made National news when they choose to Kneel for the National Anthem in protest of the police brutality which since the beginning of time has swept our country and targets the people that make up our school.
Head Coach Mike Brown, an alumnus as well; returned to his community following a highly successful Arena football career, to protect and influence and lead the the young men who walked in similar shoes as him. He's a living example of a success story in Montgomery Village.
Football in Montgomery Village is more than just a sport, the MV Chiefs youth football program within our community is a Juggernaut which has produced players such as Stefon Diggs (Vikings) and is a funnel program for powerhouses like Quince Orchard, Northwest, and even charter schools like Good Counsel and Bullis which recently drafted Dwayne Haskins attended.,
All the while, Watkins mill deals with the root of the issue and that's even though football is a relief from life for some of these kids, others it offers an opportunity to save themselves.