More Than Just a Game

Nov 23 2007 N/A 1h 30m
Drama, Sport

A drama about political prisoners playing soccer at Robben Island prison, where Nelson Mandela was held.

Plot

Told through the stories of five former prisoners, this is the story of political activists sent to the notorious Robben Island prison in the 1960s by the apartheid regime, who rise above their incarceration by creating a football league and finding an outlet for their passion and commitment to discipline through the Beautiful Game.

Written by

Tom Eaton

Directed by

Junaid Ahmed

Production Countries

South Africa

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
233
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA