Forever Chape (2018)
Forever ChapeMovie on Netflix
”A soccer team rebuilds after a tragic plane crash.”
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In 2016, a team enchanted Brazil. Few years after being promoted to the first division of the Brazilian Championship, Chapecoense was going to compete in their first international tournament final against Atlético Nacional from Colombia for the South American Cup. Unfortunately, tragedy struck: the plane carrying the team to Medellín crashed, killing 71 people among directors, players, coaching staff, and journalists. This documentary, directed by Luis Ara, had its controversy behind the scenes since it was produced without the initial consent of the victims' families. Nevertheless, it has its value when telling the story of the victims and the six survivors, which should never be forgotten.
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In the wake of the plane crash that claimed the lives of 71 people, the Brazilian soccer club Chapecoense seeks to rebuild the team that made history.
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