The Beautiful Game

The Beautiful Game (2012)

October 4th, 20121h 24min

Documentary
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Overview

Across Africa, people are using soccer to lift themselves up, to create change in their communities and to pave the way for progress. "The Beautiful Game" follows several unforgettable Africans who are beating the odds on and off the pitch.


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