10:00pm Tuesday, June 1 on M4
The True Stories strand, which showcases the best international feature documentaries, presents an alternative view of the 2006 World Cup. Michael Apted, director of the 7-Up TV series, Amazing Grace and Gorillas in the Mist , was the director of the official FIFA 2006 World Cup film, which follows, but also used his access to shoot this documentary. As well as following the qualification campaigns of South Africa, Iran and the USA, he looks at the difficulties Iranian women supporters face in watching matches live, how the legacy of apartheid still affects the sport in South Africa, this year’s World Cup hosts, and how the Americans are trying to overcome apathy to soccer at home.
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