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      The Holy Game

      2021 1h 9m Documentary List
      Reviews From directors Brent Hodge (I Am Chris Farley, Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary) and Chris Kelly (The Slowest Show, This Is That), THE HOLY GAME offers an exclusive look at an officially sanctioned Vatican soccer tournament for priests. Beyond the Vatican walls, there is a soccer championship like no other in which young priests in seminary from around the world gather to play in the Clericus Cup. The film explores religion, sport, and tradition, and examines why people around the world still sacrifice so much to become a priest. Read More Read Less

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      Sr. Rose Pacatte National Catholic Reporter While I admit I wanted to see more soccer in the film, there is much humanity and grace in "The Holy Game." Oct 8, 2021 Full Review Roger Moore Movie Nation Lightweight "Vatican student clerics play soccer" doc rendered unfit to release when an interview subject is swallowed up in scandal. Rated: 1.5/4 Jun 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis From directors Brent Hodge (I Am Chris Farley, Freaks and Geeks: The Documentary) and Chris Kelly (The Slowest Show, This Is That), THE HOLY GAME offers an exclusive look at an officially sanctioned Vatican soccer tournament for priests. Beyond the Vatican walls, there is a soccer championship like no other in which young priests in seminary from around the world gather to play in the Clericus Cup. The film explores religion, sport, and tradition, and examines why people around the world still sacrifice so much to become a priest.
      Director
      Brent Hodge, Chris Kelly
      Producer
      Brent Hodge, Conrad Whelan, John Diemer
      Genre
      Documentary
      Original Language
      English
      Runtime
      1h 9m