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A soccer star gets shot in the back—then builds a life worth more than any trophy.
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Alexis Viera: A Story of Surviving (2019)

underdog gut-punchquietly devastatingsports doc with soul

Overview

Documentary

After being shot during a robbery in Colombia and losing sensation in his legs, Uruguayan soccer star Alexis Viera finds a new sense of purpose.

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biographyfootball (soccer)sports

Standout Aspects

Acting

Viera's raw, unscripted vulnerability carries every frame.

Direction

Ara resists sports-doc clichés for something quieter.

Editing

Seamless past/present cuts that never feel manipulative.

Best for:Solo: When you need a good cry in private.·Streaming: Perfect 68-minute emotional reset.·Family: With someone who needs reminded: life continues.
Heads up:Violence: Brief but intense robbery footage and aftermath photos.·Emotional: Grief, depression, and suicidal ideation discussed openly.
Luis Ara

Director

Luis Ara

ReleasedMar 8, 2019
Runtime1h 8m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelheavy
Trailer Media

Top Cast

Alexis Viera

Alexis Viera

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Viera was a goalkeeper for Deportivo Cali; the club still honors him with an annual accessibility match.

Cultural

The film sparked rare public conversation in Colombia about gun violence against athletes, a phenomenon often buried by sports media.

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