Soccer City
"Welcome to Alex, South Africa's most notorious township where soccer is lived, not played."
Originally released in 2011. Soccer City is a documentary/drama film. directed by Nick Fitzhugh. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Race. Class. Poverty. Faith. Hope. Soccer. Welcome to Alex––the largest and most notorious township in South Africa where soccer is lived, not played. With the first ever FIFA World Cup in Africa as a backdrop, witness the cultural importance of soccer in township South Africa through the lives of five individuals born and raised in the oldest and toughest of South Africa’s townships, Alexandra, locally known as ‘Alex.’ Seventeen-year-old dribbling sensation Nancy ‘Maradona’ Majola, former national team player Isaac ‘Shakes’ Kungwane, current professional Patrick ‘Raiden’ Phungwayo, 69-year-old Jacob ‘Babes’ Bopape one of the first professional soccer players in South Africa, and scholarship-winner Ricardo ‘Rico’ Kutumela will all take you into a culture dominated by soccer and into a storied township still largely unknown and misunderstood even among South Africans.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 4, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soccer City about?
Race. Class. Poverty. Faith. Hope. Soccer. Welcome to Alex––the largest and most notorious township in South Africa where soccer is lived, not played. With the first ever FIFA World Cup in Afri...
Who directed Soccer City?
Soccer City was directed by Nick Fitzhugh.
How long is Soccer City?
Soccer City has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Soccer City released?
Soccer City was released on November 4, 2011 in theaters.