Who Says I Can't
World Premiere

Who Says I Can't

Shorts
| USA | 25 MINUTES | English
Documentary, Sports
Mendez was born without arms or legs, but after more than a decade of acting as an assistant football coach, he finally got the opportunity he’d always wanted: the head coaching position at a major high school. Who Says I Can’t chronicles Mendez’ first season at the helm of his own team.

Playing in: Shorts: Sports Shorts

Cast & Credits
Directed by
Kristen Lappas
Kristen Lappas is an Emmy® Award-winning producer at ESPN specializing in features and documentaries. Her film A Mountain to Climb won an Emmy® in the Outstanding Short Sports Documentary category and was an official selection at Tribeca in 2018.
Director
Kristen Lappas
Director
Kristen Lappas
Producer
Kristen Lappas
Cast
Rob Mendez

Contacts
Press Contact
Jennifer Christie
ESPN
New York, NY 10023
Phone: 646 547 5840
Jennifer.Christie@espn.com
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