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Bank of America and U2 release short film to spotlight youth advocacy

During the FIFA World Cup 2026, Bank of America has debuted Street of Dreams, a short film featuring Sir David Beckham and a new track by U2. The production highlights the journey of a young girl experiencing homelessness who uses soccer as a vehicle for resilience and personal growth.

Bank of America and U2 release short film to spotlight youth advocacy

The film stars newcomer Nevaeh Derricks as Calle, a young girl navigating the challenges of displacement. Throughout the narrative, Beckham appears as a metaphorical guardian and inner voice, representing the belief and support necessary to overcome adversity. Directed by the creative duo King She—Radha Ganti and Robert Lopuski—the film aims to draw attention to the broader mission of Street Child United, an organization that provides a platform for marginalized youth.

This release aligns with the bank's Soccer with Us initiative, which aims to impact over 1,000,000 young people globally by the end of 2026. The project includes the Soccer at Schools program, a partnership with U.S. Soccer and the Soccer Forward Foundation designed to increase access to the sport in every American school by 2030. The initiative follows the recent Street Child World Cup in Mexico City, where teams of street-connected youth gathered to advocate for institutional change and share their experiences on a global stage.

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