Watch THIS IS FOOTBALL (4K UHD)

TV-14
2019
1 Season
8.0 (807)

This Is Football is a thought-provoking and emotional six-part documentary series produced by Amazon Studios that explores the beautiful game of soccer beyond the realms of the sport alone. Released in the year 2019, the show features global sports icons such as Lionel Messi, Megan Rapinoe, and Pep Guardiola along with a diverse range of individuals from all around the world who share unique and moving stories about their personal triumphs and struggles that are intricately linked to the game.

Each episode of the series is crafted around an overarching theme that touches upon critical issues such as the intertwining of soccer and politics, how the sport can act as a vehicle for change and hope, and how it has been used to help people cope with hardships and tragedies.

The first episode titled 'Redemption' highlights the story of Japanese striker Kazuyoshi Miura, who has had a long and unpredictable career spanning across three decades. It is about how he overcame adversity to make an impressive comeback and continue playing soccer well into his 50s. The story is not just about soccer, but it highlights the power of resilience and the drive to keep pursuing passion, no matter the odds.

Similarly, the second episode titled 'Belief' revolves around the fascinating story of the Icelandic national team, who shocked the world with their spectacular performance during the 2016 Euro Cup. The episode uncovers a unique approach to playing soccer, and it sheds light on the quintessential Icelandic spirit of persistence, bravery, and unity. It showcases how this little nation, famous for its Viking heritage and geysers, came together to create a story to inspire generations to come.

The third episode, titled 'Chance', focuses on different individuals from all over the world who have used soccer as a means of escaping their problems and creating an opportunity for themselves. The story includes a former gang member from the USA, a Syrian refugee in Germany, and a young girl from Kenya, among many others.

The remaining episodes explore other significant themes that make soccer a beautiful game, such as 'Love', which captures the heartwarming relationship between a Peruvian club and their supporters, and 'Pride,' which examines how the game has brought joy and liberation to LGBTQ+ people worldwide.

One of the most striking aspects of the series is its stunning visuals, captured with the latest 4K Ultra HD technology. The matches are presented in great detail and with breath-taking clarity that enhances the viewer's overall experience. The background score is humbling, affecting, and poignant, featuring tracks from acclaimed artists such as Thom Yorke and Bon Iver.

Moreover, This Is Football is not just a series about the game. It encourages profound messages about what it means to be human and how soccer has a bigger role to play in binding us together. Each episode is expertly crafted to bring forth issues that most people would find relatableâto show the unifying power of the game.

In conclusion, This Is Football is a must-watch series for all soccer fans - and even those who have no prior interest in soccer. The show goes beyond a simple retelling of matches and goals to look at why the game is more significant than what is on the pitch. With an impressive cast of global soccer figures such as Lionel Messi, Pep Guardiola, and Megan Rapinoe, it is no surprise that the Amazon Studio production is one of the most celebrated and critically regarded soccer documentaries of all time.

THIS IS FOOTBALL (4K UHD) is a series that ran for 1 seasons (6 episodes) between August 2, 2019 and on Amazon Studios

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Seasons

6. WONDER

August 2, 2019

Lionel Messi is arguably the greatest living footballer on the planet. He is a 1 in 7.2 billion miracle. A genius in football boots. Michelangelo painted frescos and Mozart composed exquisite symphonies. Messi creates his masterpieces on the canvas of the football field. This film is an immersion into the inspiring beauty of football and a quest to unveil the mystery of the Argentinian's greatness, which transcends the fields of art, science and politics. We speak to a glittering cast of characters who truly understand his talent; from legendary manager and Messi's former mentor, Pep Guardiola, the President of Argentina, the mysterious FC Barcelona analyst known as

5. LOVE

August 2, 2019

For the legions of fans across the globe football is an identity, a point of pride and even a source of redemption. But before that comes the love of the game itself. A series of stunning vignettes paint a picture of the world's global sport, each one capturing a different portrait of the human condition, and our essential emotions expressed in it. The film follows England's Blind football team and striker Roy Turnham as they prepare to take part in the pinnacle of their sport, The Blind football world cup. We meet 18-year-old Fezile Hlophe, from Soweto, South Africa, who has battled cancer to become the countries youngest professional referee. We traverse the globe to China, to meet Wen Ba who did something remarkable out of his love for the game, building his own pitch in the rooftops. Finally the film heads to Nagpur, India where we join 16-year-old Rakshanda Sonekar and follow her dream to play football at the highest level, against all the odds. This film takes us on a journey around the planet to show the unifying power of football as an expression of what it is to be human.

4. PRIDE

August 2, 2019

Football's Greatest Ever Fairy Tale. Iceland, with no professional league and the national team coached by a part-time dentist, are the smallest country to ever qualify for the FIFA World Cup Finals. With exclusive behind-the-scenes access, this film follows the Iceland team and their leader, coach Heimir Hallgrimsson, as they head to the finals in Russia. In Iceland we hear from the legion of fans as the entire nation watches and prays. The film also travels to Brazil, the aristocrats of the game, to witness an unlikely transatlantic brotherhood emerging, one forged by football and fuelled by hope. When Heimir leads his team out against Argentina, Iceland's fanbase of 350,000 swells with 190 million Brazilian supporters - cheering on the team that dares to dream. A tale of hope, triumph over near impossible odds, of optimism undimmed and ultimately a story of pride in what can be achieved whatever the odds. This is David v Goliath on Football's biggest stage.

3. CHANCE

August 2, 2019

In Football, the Underdog Always Has its Day. Chance is the giant truth, hiding in plain sight, on which all football games turn. The rarity of goals and the thousand and one ways they can be scored, explain why no other team sport delivers more unexpected, wonderful or unfair results more often. It's one of the key reasons billions love the game. This film explores

2. BELIEF

August 2, 2019

Japan, USA and the Women's Game. In 2011, an earthquake and tsunami killed 16,000 people in Japan. A country was in mourning and in need of a light at the end of the tunnel. A flicker of belief would come from the unlikeliest of heroes. This film tells the story of the Japanese women's football team and their remarkable World Cup triumph just 3 months after the disaster. But this episode also charts the spread of the women's game and how football conquered America in 1999. With incredible access to key members of the victorious Japanese and American teams from these World Cups, we reveal the tumultuous journeys these women took to succeed at the highest level of the sport. In an unprecedented portrait of the women's game,

1. REDEMPTION

August 2, 2019

How Football Saved Rwanda. One million Rwandans died in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. When it ended after 100 days of horror, the scars of conflict affected each and every survivor. The question the new government faced was how to re-build a country? The answer, as Rwanda's President Kagame tells us, was football. This film is an emotional exploration of the redemptive power of sport and the incredible stories of survival made possible through football. It is told through the fanatical Liverpool fans, the Rwandan Reds, who meet for each match in downtown Kigali to cheer on the club they have adopted and at first glance mirror fans from around the globe. But all are genocide survivors and behind their smiles are harrowing stories of pain and loss, and how they found a dream and a community again in football. The film's soul-stirring climax takes us to Anfield Stadium, where our group of Rwandan Reds fulfill their dream of travelling to Liverpool to watch their beloved team.

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Where to Watch THIS IS FOOTBALL (4K UHD)

THIS IS FOOTBALL (4K UHD) is available for streaming on the Amazon Studios website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch THIS IS FOOTBALL (4K UHD) on demand at Amazon Prime.