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Kicking It

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2008 · 98 min Documentary
7.7 / 10 · TMDB

Kicking It chronicles the lives of seven players taking a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent their country at the Cape Town 2006 Homeless World Cup. Najib from war torn Afghanistan; Alex from the slums of Kenya; Damien and Simon from the drug rehab clinics of Dublin, Ireland; Craig from the streets of Charlotte, North Carolina; Jesus from the overflowing public shelters of Madrid, Spain,

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Year 2008
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Susan Koch
Runtime 98 min.
Rating TMDB: 7.7/10 (3 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative by contrasting the global scale of the sporting event with the intimate, raw stories of its participants. It explores how the pitch becomes a space for redemption and a rare chance to reclaim identity, relying on the genuine emotions of its subjects rather than manufactured drama.

What lingers after the final whistle is a profound sense of shared humanity and the transformative power of a simple game. Those who tire of slick sports documentaries will find raw, authentic heart here. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Susan Koch

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