The Root Of The GameThe Root Of The Game
- 2026
- Limited series
- M
- Documentary
Brazil lives, breathes and exports várzea. This series delves into the stories behind the beautiful game — one with the power to change lives.
Creators: Alec Cutter
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Episodes
- 36m
1. The Dream
For these teams, várzea isn't just a game — it's a path to visibility, opportunity and a better life. And some are more than ready for it.
- 41m
2. Life or Death
In várzea, everything is about passion, talent and love for the field. But behind the scenes, the beautiful game can become a dangerous one.
- 38m
3. The Cup is Ours
As the final approaches, tensions rise, drama unfolds and the stakes couldn't be higher — but only one team can take the Super Copa Pioneer home.
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Brazilian, Documentary Series, Social & Cultural Docs, SportsThis show is ...
Documentary Series, Soccer, Brazilian, Overcoming the Odds, Social & Cultural, Sports, Limited SeriesAudio
English, Spanish (Latin America) – Audio description, Spanish (Latin America), French, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil) – Audio description, Portuguese (Brazil) [Original]Subtitles
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