Image courtesy of Imagine Documentaries
Kickoff the 2026 World Cup with a special celebration of soccer and community at GRAM.
Join GRAM and AC Grand Rapids for an exclusive screening of the new documentary feature, Summer of ‘94, chronicling the rise of the U.S. men’s national soccer team on the road to 1994 World Cup.
5 pm Social hour
Arrive early to connect with others and explore GRAM’s current exhibitions.
6 pm Documentary starts
Before the film, gain insight from the Grand Rapids Film Society, and hear from Darrius Barnes, President of AC Grand Rapids, and Cindy Foley, CEO of GRAM.
This is a free event. Registration is encouraged.
For more information, contact Visitor Services at 616.831.1000.
“As a proud Michigander, I think it’s only fitting that this documentary be shown in the great state that made me who I am, on and off the soccer field.” — Alexi Lalas
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About the Film
Summer of ’94 reveals the wild rise of the U.S. Men’s National Team on the road to the 1994 World Cup — and the history they were never meant to make. With no league and no roadmap, a ragtag group of players and an unlikely coach endured a grueling two-year training camp, hoping simply not to embarrass their nation at the first-ever World Cup on American soil. Armed with camcorders, the players documented it all, capturing raw moments as underdogs grew into future legends. Featuring never-before-seen footage and new interviews with Alexi Lalas, Cobi Jones, Tony Meola, and coach Bora Milutinović, the film shares how chaos, chemistry, and grit forged a brotherhood that changed US soccer forever.