500 homeless individuals from 48 teams compete in the 2006 Homeless World Cup held in Cape Town, South Africa.
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500 homeless individuals from 48 teams compete in the 2006 Homeless World Cup held in Cape Town, South Africa.
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Synopsis
Najib, a resident of Afghanistan, prepares to compete in the 2006 Homeless World Cup held in Cape Town, South Africa. Alongside him are six other players from diverse backgrounds, including Alex from Kenya and Simon from Dublin, Ireland. Each athlete faces personal challenges, from addiction recovery to homelessness. The tournament features 48 teams, with 500 participants aiming to change perceptions about homelessness through the sport. Narrated by Colin Farrell, Kicking It documents their experiences during this unique international competition.
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Why Watch
- Meet seven inspiring homeless athletes from around the world.
- See the Homeless World Cup in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Find out how football impacts lives beyond the game.
Did You Know
- The Homeless World Cup started in 2003 in Austria.
- In 2006, 48 teams with 500 homeless individuals participated in the tournament.
- The documentary premiered at Sundance in January 2008.
- Colin Farrell narrated the film after being moved by the stories of Najib from Afghanistan and Simon from Ireland.
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Who directed the documentary Kicking It?
Kicking It was directed by Susan Koch and Jeff Werner.
When did Kicking It premiere?
Kicking It premiered in January 2008 at the Sundance Film Festival.
What is the Homeless World Cup?
The Homeless World Cup is an annual international football competition for the homeless, first held in 2003 in Austria.
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