The remarkable passion stirred by sports is legendary. While it can sometimes ignite violent rivalries, that fervor more often creates the unparalleled opportunity to bridge chasms of language, culture and politics-uniting field and fans as they battle towards a common goal. No place is this more evident, and more seemingly unlikely, than in Sakhnin, a small Arab town in northern Israel. The town is one of the poorer communities in Israel, and because of its primarily Arab population, it does not receive the government attention and aid other cities and villages get from the Israeli government. But the people of Sakhnin love their home, and they love soccer. Their team roster combines Arabs and Jews, including their coach, as well as players who have been recruited from outside Israel. They can't afford their own stadium, and their practice field is not a pretty grass pitch, but a large area of dirt. And yet, with these odds against them, and while living in a country constantly filled with turmoil, in May 2004, B'nei Sakhnin won Israel's State Cup for the first time, creating a symbol of hope for all Arabs throughout Israel. Christopher Browne (A League of Ordinary Gentlemen, Tribeca Film Festival 2004) chronicles this inspiring team's struggle to stay together after their dramatic national win, and play well enough to maintain their status in Israel's Premier League. Sons of Sakhnin United is a magnificent look at how hope on the field can affect community change.