In Football We Trust

“In Football We Trust” offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment as Pacific Islanders increasingly make their mark in the NFL. This full-length documentary provides a fresh perspective on the American immigrant narrative by immersing audiences in the close-knit Polynesian community of Salt Lake City, Utah. With exclusive access and filmed over four years, the documentary intimately follows the lives of four young Polynesian men who are determined to escape gang violence and poverty through American football. Seen as the “saviors” of their families, these athletes navigate the cultural tensions they face while transitioning from adolescence to the demanding world of college recruitment and societal pressures.