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22/06/2010 Crime, Documentary 1h 40m
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Sometimes it really is a matter of life and death

Overview

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.

  1. Jeff Zimbalist

    Director, Writer

  2. Michael Zimbalist

    Director, Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Andrés Escobar

    Self (archive footage)

  2. Pablo Escobar

    Self (archive footage)

  3. María Ester Escobar

    Self

  4. Francisco Maturana

    Self

  5. Alexis García V.

    Self

  6. Jaime Gaviria Gómez

    Self

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Reviews

A review by manny123
Written by manny123 on 2012-09-11
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.
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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