‘Cue air punches and tears’: why Next Goal Wins is my feelgood movie
Continuing the series where writers pick their go-to mood-lifting films is a look back to an inspiring sports documentary
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Discover the inspiring true story of the American Samoa football team's journey to redemption in the sports film Next Goal Wins, directed by Taika Waititi.
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