A Common Goal (2020)

After failing to make it into a major soccer tournament for 50 years, the Israeli National team finally gets into the Euro 2020 Qualifying Tournament. For the first time ever, nearly half the players, including the captain, are Muslim. This documentary explores the challenges that the Muslim players face from media critics and fans as well as how the team perseveres because of their passion for the game. Israeli director Shuki Guzik notes, “If an Arab child sees a Muslim score a goal for the Israeli team made of Arab and Israeli players, I see only good can come out of this.”

Director: Shuki Guzik
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 52 min
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Screenplay

Production: Kastina Productions
Country: Israel
Language: עִבְרִית
Original Language: en

Keywords

israel, muslim, football (soccer), arab jewish friendship, jewish

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Common Goal about?
After failing to make it into a major soccer tournament for 50 years, the Israeli National team finally gets into the Euro 2020 Qualifying Tournament. For the first time ever, nearly half the players, including the captain, are Muslim. This documentary explores the challenges that the Muslim players face from media critics and fans as well as how the team perseveres because of their passion for the game. Israeli director Shuki Guzik notes, “If an Arab child sees a Muslim score a goal for the Israeli team made of Arab and Israeli players, I see only good can come out of this.”
Who directed A Common Goal?
A Common Goal was directed by Shuki Guzik.
How long is A Common Goal?
A Common Goal has a runtime of 52m (52 minutes).
What genre is A Common Goal?
A Common Goal is a Documentary film.
Where was A Common Goal produced?
A Common Goal was produced in Israel.