Believeland
The Drive. The Fumble. The Shot. The Decision. José Mesa. And so it goes for Cleveland sports fans. BELIEVELAND attempts to explain the masochistic devotion many Browns, Indians, and Cavs fans have when it comes to cheering for teams that continue to break our hearts. Including interviews with ghosts of sports heroes past, current Cleveland personalities, and many of the very fanatics that keep taking their licks, BELIEVELAND is like group therapy where the patients are the ones asking “why, Why, WHY!” Only true Clevelanders can understand our love for our city, our loyalty to our teams, and the mentality that hungers for more even though it’s been 50 years since our last championship. And that’s because one day–one day–we’ll be able to say, “I told you so” to everyone who refuses to believe.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Andrew Billman |
| Runtime | 78 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.9/10 (10 votes) |
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The film constructs an emotional chronicle of civic identity, relying entirely on personal testimonies and archival footage that coalesce into a collective portrait of resilience. It explores not just sports, but the psychology of fandom, transforming a local story into a universal parable about hope.
What lingers after viewing is a deep understanding of a cultural phenomenon where bitterness and humor are inseparable, and athletic defeat is elevated to a spiritual experience. It’s a tribute to faith that outweighs any championship trophy. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Andrew Billman
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With fellow sports fans, debating your own 'cursed' teams. Ideal viewing after a heartbreaking loss.
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