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201984 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

The Fortress

201984 minPGdocumentary

7.7/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

1,000 miles are traveled by Jorge and his friends as they illegally hop onto tractor trailers to support Bucaramanga in the national soccer finals.

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1,000 miles are traveled by Jorge and his friends as they illegally hop onto tractor trailers to support Bucaramanga in the national soccer finals.

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Jorge and his friends travel through northeastern Colombia to support Bucaramanga in the national finals. They cover 1,000 miles, using tractor trailers to reach the match. This game is critical for Bucaramanga, which seeks to return to Division A after eight years in Division B. The film captures the fervor of soccer fans and the culture surrounding Colombian soccer.

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