The Only examines Briana Scurry, a goalkeeper who is a member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, finest victories and darkest defeats throughout her incredible life. The film examines the inspirational heights and profoundly troubling sides of a Hall of Fame goalie who was the only openly gay player and the only starter of color on the pitch. The film celebrates Scurry's historic career, which included two Olympic gold medals and a penalty save to help the U.S. win the 1999 Women's World Cup. It also tells how she overcame racism and homophobia during her greatest triumphs before finding herself on the edge of suicide after a career-ending concussion.
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The Only examines Briana Scurry, a goalkeeper who is a member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, finest victories and darkest defeats throughout her incredible life. The film examines the inspirational heights and profoundly troubling sides of a Hall of Fame goalie who was the only openly gay player and the only starter of color on the pitch. The film celebrates Scurry's historic career, which included two Olympic gold medals and a penalty save to help the U.S. win the 1999 Women's World Cup. It also tells how she overcame racism and homophobia during her greatest triumphs before finding herself on the edge of suicide after a career-ending concussion.
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