I would know a thing or two about making a hockey movie with a socio-political context; and this film is a wonderful breath of fresh air, a true break from the usual coming of age and declension narratives we often see in boring and dimly lit sports films. I think that the thing I respond to the most in this piece is its unflinching portrait of the North Korean everymen who, despite losing game after game, never cease believing in one another. No script could possibly disclose the emotional gravitas captured by Edwards' uncompromising and verité gaze.

North Korean men's hockey team strives for gold at international competition, facing UN sanctions, injuries and rumors while seeking self-worth beyond regime. Intimate look at underdog athletes.

Closing the Gap: Hockey in North Korea (2019)

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