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The Two Escobars

Sometimes it really is a matter of life and death
2010 | 100m | English

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Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics.
Release Date: Jun 22, 2010
Director: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Writer: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Genres: Crime, Documentary
Keywords sports, football (soccer), drugs, sports documentary
Production Companies All Rise Films
Box Office Revenue: $0
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
María Ester Escobar Herself
Francisco Maturana Himself
Alexis García V. Himself
Jaime Gaviria Gómez Himself
Name Job
Jeff Zimbalist Writer, Director, Editor, Director of Photography
Michael Zimbalist Writer, Director
Greg O'Toole Editor
Ion Furjanic Original Music Composer
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Jeff Zimbalist Producer
Michael Zimbalist Producer
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manny123
10.0

I don't normally write reviews but this documentary is worth one! It's very well made and is entirely narrated by the people being interviewed which gives it a very authentic feel. Even if you're not into sports, the political aspects of this documentary make for a very interesting perspective. ... It's more about what Columbia as a nation was going through rather than about drugs or sports. For anyone who wants to learn more about this period of history, I highly recommend The Two Escobars.

Jun 23, 2021