The film documents Jay's journey from the bottom - playing in Sunday park leagues and lower level division London clubs earning 40 pounds a week - to playing in the English Premier League - to starting in the world's greatest sports stage - the 2010 World Cup. The Jay DeMerit Story is a story of perseverance, hard work and relentless belief in a dream...it is a story that needs to be told.

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Every football/futbol/soccer fan, young and old, should see the Jay DeMerit Story. Amazing story of determination and passion. MLS - Thomas

Thoroughly enjoyed Jay DeMerit Story! Followed it via Yanks Abroad over the years. The movie inspired kids today! Great stuff. - Peter

Just saw Jay DeMerit Story. Jay DeMerit you have a truly inspirational story man. All soccer fans and people that like people it is a must see. - Sarah

Just got home from seeing Jay DeMerit Story! I had chills and a huge smile on my face the whole time! Jay DeMerit-- What a guy, what a story! - Jose

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To me, Jay DeMerit and Jay DeMerit Story is the American mentality, spirit, dream, unique to our culture. Inspiration and fight. - Sayra

The Jay DeMerit Story was fantastic. What a journey! See this movie. You will leave the theater inspired. - Golazo Energy Drink

Just saw 'Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit Story. Soccer folk need to go find a theater playing it and give it a go! Truly inspirational! - Brett

Jay DeMerit Story never under estimate the heart of an american .... Great movie - Derrick

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