NET: Games of Life

(REDES: Juegos de la vida)
César Aréchiga | Documentary

2023 | 83 minutes | Mexico

Through the largest amateur soccer tournament in the Americas, five players tell their stories and the importance of soccer in their lives.

Synopsis

NET: Games of Life intimately explores the lives of six individuals—five players and a coach—competing in Copa Jalisco, the largest amateur soccer tournament in America. Through personal stories and a deep connection to their daily lives, the film delves into how soccer shapes their aspirations, challenges, and dreams.

The documentary provides a raw and heartfelt portrayal of their struggles, from pursuing professional careers in soccer to escaping challenging environments, all while striving to become catalysts for change in their families and communities. With the tournament as its backdrop, NET: Games of Life highlights the profound role of soccer as a source of hope, resilience, and transformation.

Reviews

“Addresses the fight against homophobia in sports.” – El Comentario, Universidad de Colima

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Festivals

Guadalajara International Film Festival; Puerto Vallarta Film Festival; Doqumenta Querétaro Documentary Film Festival; International Sports Film Festival; DocsMX

DIRECTOR: César Aréchiga

NATIONALITY: Mexico

YEAR: 2023

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE

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