Laduma: Benin's Journey

The film follows the underdog national soccer team of the poor West African nation of Benin (known as The Squirrels) as they try to reach the 2010 World Cup Finals in South Africa. The film follows 5 players on the team, young men crossing the continent to play, suffering tragedy and enjoying good times. The film examines the role of football in community building and whether this process of these young men discovering their continent can help lead to a pan-African spirit and unity.

My take

An inspiring underdog story that transcends sports. Watch young men from one of Africa's poorest nations chase an impossible dream, discovering their continent and themselves along the way. The kind of film that reminds you why we tell stories about the underdogs.

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