DEMETRIUS DUBOSE, ALL AMERICAN
Demetrius DuBose, All American is a portrait of Demetrius DuBose: Notre Dame captain, All American athlete, NFL Player, and most importantly, a man with a complex and vibrant life. In July of 1999, he was murdered by the San Diego Police. The film serves to shed light on an event which was quickly and strategically wiped from the public consciousness, as well as to paint a portrait of Demetrius which most have not seen. It follows the course of his life nonlinearly, beginning with his death, and then moving into his mother’s involvement with the civil rights movement, Demo’s birth, childhood, his football career (high school, college, and professional), and finally, his transition to his post-NFL life. The film ends where it began: the untimely and unnecessary end of his life.
The PRess
“After the screening at Notre Dame, someone said, ‘Your film reminds me of something we are missing in this world: the ability to have discourse.”
“He never, ever tried to be the most popular, he never tried to be the man. He just tried to be himself, the best version of him that he could be.”
“I really think it’s important for people to realize this film is a sweeping artistic ode to our brother.”
Demetrius Dubose, All American
This film is the result of a decade of dedication on the part of John Kouris, director, who considers Demetrius DuBose, All American to be his life's work. It is an ode to his friend, mentor, and a man he considers a brother. Demo is missed every day by countless people, and all who have worked on this project are united in their hope that his spirit and memory will live on through this piece.