Men in the Arena

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In a cultural landscape dominated by images of war and suffering regarding Somalis and their plight, Men in the Arena flips the script. Instead, it follows the dreams of two Somali football players and their complex journey in achieving them. Somalia's civil war and history serve as an important backdrop rather than a main focal point, in this very human portrait of two talented Somalis.

This is a tale of Somali soccer teammates who overcome their hardships and never give up. It is a great film that shows no matter where you come from in the world if you work hard, your dreams can come true. The film covers both the political and economical stresses these players have to endure and focuses on two young men and the journey on which playing soccer takes them. It is a great film