Documentary
United States of America
The Only chronicles the life and career of Briana Scurry, the pioneering goalkeeper who broke barriers as a Black athlete and openly gay individual in the world of professional soccer. The film features interviews with Scurry, as well as her family members, teammates, coaches, and other notable figures in the sports world.
The documentary delves into the challenges and obstacles that Scurry faced throughout her career, including racist taunts from fans and opponents, and discrimination from coaches and officials. It also explores her struggles with mental health and the aftermath of a career-ending concussion, which left her with debilitating symptoms and forced her to retire from the sport she loved.
Despite these setbacks, Scurry remains an inspiration to many, and the film celebrates her many achievements both on and off the field. This includes her pioneering role in women's soccer, as well as her advocacy work for mental health awareness and LGBTQ rights.
Overall, The Only offers a powerful and moving portrait of an extraordinary athlete and trailblazer, who overcame incredible odds to become one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the sport.
