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Documentary backdrop image for Africa United (2005)

200580 minGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

Africa United

200580 minGdocumentary

4.5/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

A Moroccan immigrant in Iceland attempts to assemble a football team made up of African players in this mockumentary.

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Olaf de Fleur Johannesson

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A Moroccan immigrant in Iceland attempts to assemble a football team made up of African players in this mockumentary.

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Mockumentary about a Moroccan immigrant in Iceland, putting together a football team, Africa United.

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