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World Premiere
The Opposition
Special Screenings
| USA | 23 MINUTES | Spanish | English subtitlesSports, Documentary
The Opposition
In the wake of the 1973 military coup in Chile, American-backed dictator Augusto Pinochet transformed Santiago’s National Stadium into a concentration camp where political opponents were tortured and assassinated. Only two months later, that same stadium was scheduled to host a decisive World Cup qualifier between Chile and the Soviet Union. Despite protests, FIFA’s own investigation, and the Soviets’ eventual boycott, the Chilean team still played the game as planned, qualifying for the 1974 World Cup on a goal scored against no one.
Screening with:
Maradona '86
in 30 for 30: Soccer Stories
In the wake of the 1973 military coup in Chile, American-backed dictator Augusto Pinochet transformed Santiago’s National Stadium into a concentration camp where political opponents were tortured and assassinated. Only two months later, that same stadium was scheduled to host a decisive World Cup qualifier between Chile and the Soviet Union. Despite protests, FIFA’s own investigation, and the Soviets’ eventual boycott, the Chilean team still played the game as planned, qualifying for the 1974 World Cup on a goal scored against no one.
Screening with:
Maradona '86
in 30 for 30: Soccer Stories
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Jeff Plunkett and Ezra Edelman
Director
Ezra Edelman
Jeffrey Plunkett
Screenwriter
Ezra Edelman
Jeffrey Plunkett
Producer
Jeffrey Plunkett
Maria Jose Calderon
Editor
Andy McAllister
Cinematographer
Zachary Heinzerling
Executive Producer
Ezra Edelman
Jeffrey Plunkett
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