30 for 30: Soccer Stories - Season 1 - Eps 5: The Myth of Garrincha
Examining the legend of Mané Garrincha, who overcame bent legs to lead Brazil to two World Cup wins through his amusing style of play, and the efforts of his family and fans to give him a proper burial in Rio de Janeiro after his death in 1983. The Myth of Garrincha originally went by the title Garrincha: Crippled Angel during production.
About 30 for 30: Soccer Stories
Title: 30 for 30: Soccer Stories
First Air Date: 2014-04-15
Last Air Date: 2014-07-01
Status: Ended
Rating: 6.9/10 (from 7 votes)
Language: EN
Seasons: 1
Total Episodes: 8
Network: ESPN
Genres: Documentary
Production Companies: Unknown
Synopsis
ESPN Films, creators of the critically-acclaimed 30 for 30 film series, will premiere a new series in April surrounding the 2014 FIFA World Cup on ESPN. 30 for 30: Soccer Stories will include a mix of standalone feature-length and 30-minute-long documentary films from an award winning group of filmmakers telling compelling narratives from around the international soccer landscape.
