“It’s a heavy weight… to be so famous.” HBO has debuted a full trailer for the acclaimed sports doc Diego Maradona, to follow up the first teaser trailer they released last month. This sports doc is the latest from acclaimed filmmaker Asif Kapadia, who won the Best Doc Oscar in 2016 for Amy, and also directed Senna. This time he has crafted a film about the career of celebrated Buenos Aires-born football player Diego Maradona, who played for SSC Napoli in the 1980s. Constructed from over 500 hours of never-before-seen footage, this documentary centers on his life and fame and involvement with the Italian mafia. Many in the sport, including football writers, players, and fans, regard him as the greatest football player of all time. He was joint “FIFA Player of the 20th Century” with Pelé. This doc has been picking up tons of great reviews, and it’s a must watch for anyone who loves sports and/or wants to learn more about the true story of Diego. ›››
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