THIS IS FOOTBALL (4K UHD) Season 1 Episode 1 REDEMPTION

This is Football is an emotionally engaging documentary series that aims to reveal the untold stories behind the world's most popular sport – football! Through its six episodes, the series takes a look at the way the beautiful game can bring happiness, heal wounds, and inspire hope across different cultures and regions of the world.

Episode 1 of This is Football is called REDEMPTION, and it takes a look at how the sport can offer redemption not just to players but often entire communities. The episode delves deep into various stories, including one that highlights the significance of an Italian club, AC Milan, to a young man's life. In 2005, Liverpool FC beat AC Milan in UEFA Champions League, and it left the young fan feeling broken and neglected; however, a decade later, when the club was about to sell some of its significant players, the same boy stepped in to rescue his team, and brought a red-black hearted community back from the brink.

The first episode follows several such stories, which shows how football can be far more than just a game. The documentary takes you to Cape Town, South Africa, where local players are fighting against the odds to keep playing football amidst adverse conditions. With a vision, a laptop, and a lot of dedication, a man named Paul Gardner has created a football league for over 200 teams throughout the townships. The documentary highlights how hard life is for residents of South Africa's townships and how football provides a lifeline- a sense of community, something to look forward to and a chance to make something of themselves.

The episode also takes the viewers to Chapecó, Brazil; a small town, which was shattered when its football team was involved in a horrific plane crash. With all 71 passengers lost, there were no survivors. The episode shows how that tragedy devastated the town and how it triggered the rebuilding of the town through a commitment to revive the football club from the ashes. The locals don't want to see the club disappear; they want to honor those who were lost and show that a small club can come back even more excellent than before. The episode makes you feel the pulse-pounding suspense of the rebuilding process of the club as it vies to regain its position as a competitive professional team.

This is Football season 1, episode 1, REDEMPTION, also focuses on the story of a coach, a refugee named Arsen Avakov. They show his extraordinary journey from Ukraine to Jordan, where he trains Syrian refugees from Zaatari camp. Arsen used football as a means to help the children cope with their traumatic experiences of war and displacement. It shows the transformative power of football as it brings joy and happiness to the children, giving them hope and something to look forward to in life.

Overall, This is Football is an outstanding sports-documentary series, and episode one, REDEMPTION, is a compelling start that sets the tone for the rest of the series. The show's stories illuminate the powerful ways that the sport can bring people together- no matter their culture, background, race, or country. The episode showcases football's unique talent in redefining hope, restoring communities, and healing wounds that affect society at large. With all the stories featuring heartfelt moments, emotional connections, and a universal message of uniting people, you may find yourself crying, laughing, and celebrating with the characters.