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Deep Dive: The Long Shift (2014)

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The Long Shift
In 'The Long Shift,' a small town ice hockey team faces the realities of their inaugural season in an upper division. The players, who once had dreams of glory as children, now confront the competitive nature of sports while maintaining their passion for hockey. The film captures their experiences as they navigate the season's ups and downs, emphasizing the emotional and physical demands of the sport. The documentary illustrates the community spirit surrounding the team and how hockey serves as a transformative force in their lives. Through personal and collective experiences, the players demonstrate dedication to the sport, showing that their love for hockey endures despite changing aspirations and the challenges they face in Finland's amateur sports landscape.

Why Watch

  • •Meet the players facing competitive ice hockey in Finland.
  • •Find out how community spirit shapes their hockey experience.
  • •See the emotional side of amateur sports in a small town.

Did You Know

•The documentary was directed by Otto Heikola in 2014.
•The film has a duration of 73 minutes.
•It features a small town ice hockey team competing in an upper division.

Perfect For

Ice hockey fansSports enthusiastsCommunity spirit advocates