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201390 minGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(25 ratings)• TMDB

Sports History Historical Events Life Stories

Survive and Advance

201390 minGdocumentary

7.5/ 10(25 ratings)• TMDB

The 1983 Wolfpack defies the odds to claim college basketball glory.

“Their belief gave us hope. Their destiny gave us madness”

Sports History Historical Events Life Stories

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The 1983 Wolfpack defies the odds to claim college basketball glory.

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Jonathan Hock

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Documentary exploring the 1983 North Carolina State Wolfpack men's basketball team's success after being the underdogs in the competitions.

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