Changing Sides (2025)

Changing Sides (2025) poster

What brings about a Damascene conversion? When he was younger, Thomas “Eichi” Eichstätt was an East German right-wing extremist thug. Today he volunteers as a football coach for stranded young people from around the world. He doesn’t have much left for himself; unfortunately the cash-strapped local municipality of Torgelow has no way of paying him for his valuable work.

Director: Loraine Blumenthal
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date:
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, فارسی, Chechen, Український
Original Language: de
More Films by Director: Loraine Blumenthal
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Changing Sides about?
What brings about a Damascene conversion? When he was younger, Thomas “Eichi” Eichstätt was an East German right-wing extremist thug. Today he volunteers as a football coach for stranded young people from around the world. He doesn’t have much left for himself; unfortunately the cash-strapped local municipality of Torgelow has no way of paying him for his valuable work.
Who directed Changing Sides?
Changing Sides was directed by Loraine Blumenthal.
How long is Changing Sides?
Changing Sides has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Changing Sides?
Changing Sides is a Documentary film.
Where was Changing Sides produced?
Changing Sides was produced in Germany.