Closing The Gap: Hockey in North Korea [ Trailer 2 ]

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WORLD PREMIERE | WHISTLER FILM FESTIVAL 2019

directed by Nigel Edwards
produced by Sky Morfopoulos, Devan Francis, Matthew Reichel, Sunny Hahm, & Nigel Edwards
executive produced by Rob Merilees, Rob LaBelle
co-produced by Matt Drake, Mike Roh

trailer edit by Austin Andrews

En route to an international competition, Closing The Gap follows the North Korean men’s hockey team as they strive to bring home gold for Marshal Kim Jong Un. 

While their commitment and dedication to their training is unmatched, they’re hard pressed to catch a break. Whether it be the UN sanctions on North Korea, or the flurry of injuries and rumours that plague the DPRK team, this film is a window into the lives of a group of underdog athletes. With the weight of their country’s history and reputation on their shoulders, they struggle to seek that which we all seek — self-worth. 

Unlike any other film produced on North Korea, Closing The Gap is a lyrical composition which hybridizes elements of sport documentary (Last Chance U) with real-time, changing perspectives (White Helmets). The result is an honest portrayal of what these athletes feel and experience as they foray into the wider world beyond the DPRK. 

In what is the first recorded account of North Korea allowing foreigners access to any sports club, this intimate look reveals blissful subtleties of character from a regime not conducive to individuality.

Interested in being a part of the CLOSING THE GAP journey? Please reach out. We are currently open to distributors and investors alike (ask us for a copy of our lookbook), as well as those looking to donate new or used hockey equipment for the children's leagues.

Press and media inquires are also welcome, please reach out and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

For more information, please visit ClosingTheGapHockey.com or contact us @ [email protected]

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