Amazon has released “an emotionally-charged, six-part documentary”, This is Football, that:
“explor[es] football’s extraordinary impact on the world. From the streets of Delhi to the fields of post-war Rwanda to the pitches of the Champions League, this globe-spanning series tells a unique story of the game and its power to unite countries, inspire generations and captivate billions.”
As reported on Deadline, the series, which launched in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, was filmed across the globe from Iceland to Argentina, Spain to Rwanda and China to the United States, and features interviews with players, presidents and managers and “explore the emotions, stories, passions and triumphs behind the sport.”
Here are the six episodes, you can watch them all on Amazon:
1. Redemption: How Football Saved Rwanda
2. Belief: Japan, USA and the Women’s Game
3. Chance: In Football, the Underdog Always Has its Day
4. Pride: Football’s Greatest Ever Fairy Tale
5. Love: For the legions of fans across the globe football is an identity, a point of pride and even a source of redemption.
6. Wonder: Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest living footballer on the planet.