Dick's Foundation — Angel City Sports

Every kid deserves a chance to play. Yes, because sports are fun as hell. But more importantly, because of everything that comes with the game.

We've spent more than a decade working with DICK'S Sporting Goods, telling stories about the power of sports. Through its Sports Matter program, The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is working to make sure more kids get to experience that power firsthand, supporting organizations that break down the barriers keeping kids on the sidelines.

One of those organizations is Angel City Sports.

Founded by Paralympian Ezra Frech and his dad Clayton, Angel City Sports provides free, year-round adaptive sports programs, specialized equipment, and something a whole lot harder to put a price on. Community.

But how do you tell the story of a nonprofit that's changing thousands of lives? You zoom in on two of them.

Meet Damian and Luzi. Two ambitious wheelchair athletes whose worlds got a whole lot bigger when they found Angel City Sports. Not just because of the sports they could play, but because of the friendships, confidence, and community they found along the way.

Working alongside the team at Field Work, we set out to capture their stories through an intimate documentary. One that focused less on what these athletes couldn't do, and more on what became possible when they were given the opportunity. We wanted their voices and experiences to lead the way, making the impact of Angel City Sports and the Dick’s Foundation support something you could feel, rather than just measure.

We also brought on editor Orion Owens, himself a wheelchair user and adaptive athlete. Beyond being an incredibly talented storyteller, Orion brought a personal understanding of disability and adaptive sports that helped us approach the film with a deeper level of care, authenticity, and perspective.

The result is a film about two remarkable athletes, an incredible organization, and the lasting impact of giving every kid a chance to play.

Because sometimes the most important thing you find in sports isn't the game. It's your people.