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Once Brothers

2010 · 79 min · Documentary

This documentary tells the story of basketball stars Dražen Petrović and Vlade Divac, once inseparable friends and Yugoslav national teammates, whose bond was shattered when war tore their country apart. A moving sports elegy.

Why it’s here

An American documentary using Croatian star Dražen Petrović and Yugoslavia's breakup as its central story.

Runtime
79 min
Genre
Documentary
Mood
thoughtful · dark
Entry
some context
Best for
shorter watch · documentary viewers

Content notes: war or political violence Non-exhaustive

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