Series synopsis
This Is Football is a British documentary television series that premiered on Prime Video on August 2, 2019. It ended on August 2, 2019. It stars Pierluigi Collina, Juan Mata, Lionel Messi and Pep Guardiola.
An emotionally-charged, six-part documentary, exploring football's extraordinary impact on the world. From the streets of Delhi to the fields of post-war Rwanda to the pitches of the Champions League, this globe-spanning series tells a unique story of the game and its power to unite countries, inspire generations and captivate billions.
Premise
An emotionally-charged, six-part documentary, exploring football's extraordinary impact on the world. From the streets of Delhi to the fields of post-war Rwanda to the pitches of the Champions League, this globe-spanning series tells a unique story of the game and its power to unite countries, inspire generations and captivate billions.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Pierluigi Collina as Self
- Juan Mata as Self
- Lionel Messi as Self
- Pep Guardiola as Self
- Oliver Kahn as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | August 2, 2019 | August 2, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Redemption This film explores the redemptive power of sport and the incredible stories of survival made possible through football. It is told through the fanatical Liverpool fans, the ‘Rwandan Reds’, who at first glance mirror fans from around the globe. But all are genocide survivors and behind their smiles are harrowing stories of pain and loss, and how they found a dream and a community again in football. |
August 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
Belief The story of the Japanese women’s football team's remarkable World Cup triumph 3 months after natural disaster killed 16,000 people in Japan. ‘Belief’ also charts the spread of the women’s game and how football conquered America in 1999. With incredible access to the winning Japanese and American teams, this film examines the obstacles, prejudices and faith needed to inspire generations of women. |
August 2, 2019 |
| 3 |
Chance In Football, the Underdog Always Has its Day. Interweaving the stories of Frankfurt winning their first cup for 30 years, how Bayern Munich moved from amateur leagues to a multimillion-dollar world-dominating club, and how Chelsea and their new manager beat Bayern in the 2012 Champions League final. This film explores ‘chance’ in football and why it's a key reason that billions love the game. |
August 2, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 2, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 2, 2019 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |