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The Root of the Game

2026 · 1 season

A warm, grounded look at ordinary lives transformed by a shared passion, moving at a steady, human pace.

Created by
Alec Cutter
Genres
Documentary
Overview
Brazil lives, breathes and exports várzea. This series delves into the stories behind the beautiful game — one with the power to change lives.
How it feels
Measured and needs your attention.
About
Sport, class, ambition, identity
Content
Mild language. No violence, gore or sexual content.
Note
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Created by
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Genres
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism9
    Romance1
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity4
    Emotional weight6

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    • Netflix

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    Details

    Genres
    documentary
    Created by
    Alec Cutter
    Length
    1 seasons, 3 episodes
    Network
    Netflix
    Country
    Brazil
    Languages
    Portuguese

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