Rand Getlin, director and executive producer of the HBO documentary "U.S. Against the World: Four Years With the Men's National Soccer Team," appeared on the "Daily Variety" podcast to discuss the upcoming film and its exploration of American soccer.
The documentary follows the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team through their journey toward the World Cup, with Getlin characterizing the project as "a coming of age story." Getlin invested more than four years into documenting the team's road to the World Cup, providing an extended production timeline for comprehensive coverage of the qualification process.
Beyond the specific focus on the men's team, the podcast discussion also addressed the rising popularity of soccer in America. Getlin spoke about the growing interest in both men's and women's soccer throughout the country, reflecting broader trends in American sports culture. The documentary arrives at a moment when soccer's profile in the United States continues to expand.
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