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Dare to Play

Dare to Play

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Dare to Play

2022

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Overview

Two gay soccer players fight against homophobia ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.

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4 featured cast members

Starring

Gary Ginnaw

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Samuel Timms

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Daniel Jenkins

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Colin Ginnaw

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Directed by: Vasco de Oliveira

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