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The film's teary-eyed conclusion is clearly intended to have you punching the air in elation, but the message it delivers will actually leave you feeling quite cold.
David Jenkins, Time Out
In the Hands of the Gods
5 Mates - 1 Extraordinary Goal
2007 · 1h 46m · Not Rated
Documentary
Directed by
Ben Turner
,
Gabe Turner
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In the Hands of the Gods
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In the Hands of the Gods is the true story of five young British freestyle footballers journey across the Americas to Argentina in the hope of meeting their hero, Diego Maradona. This coming-of-age road movie tells the story of a group of young men in pursuit of a lifelong dream.
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