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A Foot of Turf

Synopsis

A remote island's culture is fading away due to an economic downturn, but islanders both near and far return every week to watch their beloved soccer team.
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Details

Year
2018
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
5 mins 30 secs
Director
David Drake
Producer
David Drake, Stu McOmie
Editor
David Drake
Director of Photography
Stu McOmie
Composer
Jack Brady Spelman

Genre

Sport

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Kamiokande

David Drake

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