The Opposition

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Documentary

Overview

Chile hosts a decisive World Cup qualifier at Santiago’s National Stadium just weeks after the stadium had been transformed into a concentration camp and killing field for opponents of Augusto Pinochet (who had just gained power in a military coup). Though FIFA investigates the matter, the game goes on, with the Chilean team winning in a walkover after their opponents from the Soviet Union boycott in protest over the stadium's use

Keywords

world cup
football (soccer)

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 22, 2014
Original language: English
Spoken languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: ESPN Films
Director: Jeffrey Plunkett,Ezra Edelman
Producer: John Dahl
Cinematography: Zachary Heinzerling
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt3468600