Storyline
A touching story of friendship, struggle and triumph, the film follows the journey of two Somali national soccer team friends chasing their dreams in the face of impossible odds. After surviving two decades of war, Saadiq, 17, and Sa’ad, 19, the team’s most promising stars, enter the only televised match of the year hoping scouts will be watching. With passports of no value on the world stage, soccer may be their only shot to escape a growing terror threat, persecution and poverty. Against the backdrop of fear and shared sacrifice, they embark on separate but equally improbable journeys. In the opportunity of a lifetime, Saadiq sets off for America with dreams of an education and a soccer career. Sa’ad continues his career in Mogadishu with the hopes of someday being reunited with his friend. Their biggest dream is shared – to be symbols of hope to generations who have only known war.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Men in the Arena was released on April 11, 2017.
The runtime of Men in the Arena is 1h 26m.
Men in the Arena is a Documentary movie.
Men in the Arena has a rating of 8.0 out of 10 on TMDB.
Men in the Arena is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Men in the Arena was directed by J.R. Biersmith.
Men in the Arena is originally in English.