The Opposition

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Chile hosts a decisive World Cup qualifier at Santiago’s National Stadium just weeks after the stadium had been transformed into a concentration camp and killing field for opponents of Augusto Pinochet (who had just gained power in a military coup). Though FIFA investigates the matter, the game goes on, with the Chilean team winning in a walkover after their opponents from the Soviet Union boycott in protest over the stadium's use

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Documentary

Duration:

30 minutes

Year:

2014

Director:

Ezra Edelman

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Company:

ESPN Films

Cast:
Crew:
Ezra Edelman

Director

Jeffrey Plunkett

Director

Andrew McAllister

Editor

John Dahl

Executive Producer

Zachary Heinzerling

Director of Photography