An ESPN SportsCenter documentary focused on Rob Mendez, the head coach of the Prospect High School junior varsity football team, was shown at the 18
th
Annual Tribeca Film Festival.
The sports documentary, “Who Says I Can’t,” focuses on the story of Mendez, who led the football team to a winning record for the first time in years without ever holding a football himself. Mendez was born with tetra-amelia syndrome, a rare disorder that left him with no arms and legs.
“Who Says I Can’t” debuted in February. The Tribeca Film Festival has listed the short sports documentary in its 2019 lineup. The film festival took place April 24- May 5.
To view the whole documentary, visit
ESPN.