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2025106 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(47 ratings)• TMDB

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Vini Jr.

2025106 minPGdocumentary

6.0/ 10(47 ratings)• TMDB

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Vinícius Júnior's rise from São Gonçalo to stardom at Real Madrid is explored through interviews with Neymar Jr. and Toni Kroos, alongside his fight against racism in football.

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Vinícius Júnior's rise from São Gonçalo to stardom at Real Madrid is explored through interviews with Neymar Jr. and Toni Kroos, alongside his fight against racism in football.

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Andrucha Waddingtondirector

Carolina Albuquerquewriter

Emílio Domingoswriter

Guilherme Ferrazwriter

Sérgio Meklerwriter

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Vinícius Júnior grew up in São Gonçalo, Brazil, before becoming a star at Real Madrid. The documentary features interviews with Vinícius, Neymar Jr., and Toni Kroos, among others. It covers his rise in football, his unique playing style, and his advocacy against racism in the sport. The film includes footage from a May 2023 match at Mestalla Stadium, where Vinícius faced racist abuse from fans.

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Meet Vinícius Júnior and his rise to fame.
See exclusive interviews with top footballers.
Find out about racism incidents in football.

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The documentary was released on Netflix on May 15, 2025.
Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse during a match in May 2023.
The film has a duration of 106 minutes.
Legal action was taken against individuals responsible for the abuse at Mestalla.

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When was the documentary Vini Jr. released?

Vini Jr. was released on Netflix on May 15, 2025.

Who directed the documentary Vini Jr.?

The documentary was directed by Emílio Domingos and Andrucha Waddington.

What incident prompted the creation of the documentary Vini Jr.?

Vinícius Júnior was subjected to racist abuse during a match at Mestalla Stadium in May 2023, which drew international attention to racism in football.

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