Underplayed Gems

The Beautiful Game (2012)

The Beautiful Game poster
Directed by
Victor Buhler
Genre
documentary film, association football film
Country
United States
Runtime
1h 24m
Rated
PG
Rating
9.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

This documentary looks at how soccer shapes lives and communities across modern Africa. It features interviews with players, coaches, and political figures who talk about the sport's influence.

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What happens

The Beautiful Game is a 2012 feature documentary exploring the power of soccer in modern Africa and how it is changing the lives of individuals and communities there. The film, directed by Victor Buhler, features notable participants such as Kofi Annan, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, F. W. de Klerk, Roger Milla, John Obi Mikel, Sulley Muntari, Ema Boateng, José Mourinho, Kolo and Yaya Touré. The Beautiful Game has had numerous screenings across the world, played on The Sundance Channel and was featured on Netflix. The film drives the message that soccer is more than just a game. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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