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The Beautiful Game

The Beautiful Game

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Documentary

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Spanish

Runtime

84 mins

Rating

9/10

Release Date

04 October 2012

Country

United States of America

Cast

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