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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Pragda subjects
Economics + Social Class Issues
Education
Gender + Sexuality Studies
Latin American Studies
North America
Sociology
Keywords
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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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