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Vini Jr.

2025 · 106 min

An energetic, inspiring sports documentary that balances joyful footwork with a sobering look at racism, leaving you moved and uplifted.

Directed by: Andrucha Waddington
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Vini Jr., Fernanda Nascimento, Luana Paixão

Overview: Vini Jr. has it all: talent, resilience and boldness. Follow his dancing, unpredictable feet on his inspiring journey to becoming a global soccer star.

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Directed by: Andrucha Waddington
Genres: Documentary
Starring: Vini Jr., Fernanda Nascimento, Luana Paixão

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Tone: upliftingstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
ambition
identity
justice
sport
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: documentary
true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex none

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Horror	0
Humour	4
Realism	9
Romance	1
Tension	4
Darkness	3
Complexity	3
Emotional weight	6

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