Changing Sides (2025)
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: November 13, 2025
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, English, فارسی, Chechen, Український
Original Language: de
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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.