Spirit of the Game

Spirit of the Game

The faith of a few inspired a nation.

PG 2016 · 97 min · ★ 4.9 · Drama

In the lead up to the 1956 Olympic games, a group of missionaries are tasked with helping the fledgling Australian basketball team compete in their first ever Olympics, and in doing so, unite a nation still coming to grips after the war.

Directed by Darran Scott · Written by Darran Scott

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