The Power of the Game

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The Power of the Game
Directed by Michael Apted
Produced byBenjamin Goldhirsh
Eileen Gregory
Peter Hargitay
Stevie Hargitay
Matt Littin
Cinematography Maryse Alberti
Edited bySusanne Rostock
Music by Carmen Rizzo
Production
companies
Distributed by Pathé
Release date
  • 2007 (2007)
Running time
100 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Power of the Game is a 2007 documentary directed by Michael Apted. The film shows several stories across the world highlighting the social impact of soccer. The film premiered at the 2007 Tribeca Film Festival. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "The Power of the Game". Tribeca Film Festival. 2007.