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201664 minPGdocumentary

Zebras

201664 minPGdocumentary

Nine boys represent Argentina at the 2014 Street Child World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, facing economic challenges and personal struggles along the way.

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Javier Zevallos

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Nine boys represent Argentina at the 2014 Street Child World Cup in Rio de Janeiro, facing economic challenges and personal struggles along the way.

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Javier Zevallosdirector

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Nine boys train in Argentina for the 2014 Street Child World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. They face economic challenges and the pressure of competition. The film documents their first airplane trip and their efforts to confront personal struggles. As they prepare for the tournament, the team aims to give their best performance despite the obstacles they encounter. The documentary runs for 64 minutes.

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