The recently-released story of Jay DeMerit's rise to the summit of world football is a must for Watford supporters and anyone else who still harbours a dream.
'Rise and Shine: The Jay DeMerit' story may have struggled to attract large crowds when it was first shown in Odeon cinemas across the country last week but I would urge Hornets' followers to attend the second viewing this weekend.
DeMerit was not wanted by MLS side Chicago Fire when the defender left university and his initial decision to travel around Europe in search of a breakthrough into the professional game was also without success, as he returned home penniless after the first year.
But the likeable defender would not give up and after doing the rounds on the non-league circuit, he received a fortunate break when in his first game for Northwood, DeMerit excelled in a pre-season friendly against Watford and notably Heidar Helguson.
This led to a trial at Vicarage Road, and as they say, the rest is history as DeMerit went on to represent his country at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
DeMerit's story is a remarkable one and whilst last week's ticket sales showed the limited audience appeal in the UK, it is a film which will be enjoyed by most Watford fans and will bring back some great memories.
The film was made solely through donations from friends, family and football fans via fund-raising website Kickstarter, with almost £150,000 being raised. So it is not perfect from a production point of view but DeMerit's story is worth telling and his two friends - Ranko Tutulugdzija and Nick Lewis - have put together a documentary-film which does that well.
For those Watford fans who already know DeMerit's story, the film will have a slow start but it is not long before you are reliving some of the greatest memories in the Hornets' recent history.
There are several cameos from past and present Watford managers and players, as Aidy Boothroyd and Ray Lewington provide some excellent sound bites - with Lewington explaining just how remarkable DeMerit's story was and Boothroyd describing the rise of the defender, and Watford, as "like a real life Rocky Balboa."
DeMerit's goal in the 2006 play-off final victory has cemented his place in Watford's history and it is clear from the film just how much the club means to the American.
His story is another example of what makes the Hornets special as a club and also a reminder not to ever give up on your dreams.
The defender suffered rejection both in the US and Europe before he arrived in England, where there was yet more disappointment - with his manager at Southall Town admitting he didn't think DeMerit had the potential to make it.
But just a few years later he was playing in one of the best leagues in the world and representing his country.
The film has its limitations and its 'American Dream' storyline will be better suited to his homeland, in terms of appealing to a wider audience.
But I would recommend the film to any young person, particularly sportsmen and women, hoping to achieve their dream and all Watford fans who want an enjoyable afternoon reminiscing.
Odean cinemas across the country will be showing the film this Sunday at 1pm. Click here to find your nearest cinema or to book tickets.
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