The Beautiful Game
Brief Synopsis
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A portrait of six Africans whose lives are positively impacted by their participation in the game of soccer. For some, the sport provides an intense cultural bond, gluing African cultures together. For others, the sport creates an opportunity to escape hardship, to gain scholarships and a chance to choose their own fates. Here, young players are featured from Nigeria, Ghana, The Ivory Coast, South Africa, Egypt, and Cameroon. As we learn about each player's life, we also explore the sport from its humblest roots all the way to its highest levels and its largest personalities.
Cast & Crew
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Victor Buhler
Director
Nic Hofmeyer
Cinematographer
Jason Ajax Mercer
Producer
Tom Mickel
Producer
Joel Plotch
Editor
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2012
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 28m
Synopsis
A portrait of six Africans whose lives are positively impacted by their participation in the game of soccer. For some, the sport provides an intense cultural bond, gluing African cultures together. For others, the sport creates an opportunity to escape hardship, to gain scholarships and a chance to choose their own fates. Here, young players are featured from Nigeria, Ghana, The Ivory Coast, South Africa, Egypt, and Cameroon. As we learn about each player's life, we also explore the sport from its humblest roots all the way to its highest levels and its largest personalities.
Director
Victor Buhler
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Sports
Release Date
2012
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 28m
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Released in United States 2012
