We Are: The Brooklyn Saints

We Are: The Brooklyn Saints

Anything and everything is possible.

2021 · 1 season · 4 eps · ★ 7.5 · Documentary

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A Brooklyn youth football program and its selfless coaches provide a safe haven for kids to compete and learn lessons that will take them far in life.

Directed by Rudy Valdez

Network: Netflix

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