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Status
Released
Production
ESPN Brasil
Aired
2014-02-19
Directed by Martin Ainstein as part of the "Destino Futebol" series, the documentary, produced by ESPN Films, tells the moving story of former player and doctor S贸crates, who passed away on December 4, 2011. The documentary features testimonies from members of the former Corinthians player's family, including his brothers, among them the former player Ra铆, his mother, and his son Gustavo. Journalists Juca Kfouri, Jos茅 Trajano, and Xico S谩 are also interviewed, as well as musician Toquinho and former Corinthians and Brazilian national team teammates such as Zico and Wladimir. The production showcases S贸crates' time studying medicine in Ribeir茫o, his journey through the teams Botafogo de Ribeir茫o Preto, Corinthians, Fiorentina, Flamengo, and, of course, the national team. It's a great story told by people who knew the idol, remembering key moments of S贸crates' career as a doctor, player, musician, and writer.