"The Save", A Documentary
“The Save” is an ESPN Documentary that follows Gina Castañeda, a juvenile probation officer in Watsonville, CA. who uses soccer for social change in a community struggling with gang violence and poverty. Soccer saved her life, and now she is giving back what was given to her. Gina is only one of six women from around the world featured in an ESPN documentary series that aired during the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup. This film intertwines Gina’s past and present to create a rich and compelling narrative of one woman struggling to literally save lives with soccer. From working on her juvenile case-load to coaching the Aztecas in a championship match, this documentary shows how one woman really can make a difference.