The Two Escobars

7.2/10 • 44

2010-06-22 • 1h 40m

CrimeDocumentary

Sometimes it really is a matter of life and death

Pablo Escobar was the richest, most powerful drug kingpin in the world, ruling the Medellin Cartel with an iron fist. Andres Escobar was the biggest soccer star in Colombia. The two were not related, but their fates were inextricably-and fatally-intertwined. Pablo's drug money had turned Andres' national team into South American champions, favored to win the 1994 World Cup in Los Angeles. It was there, in a game against the U.S., that Andres committed one of the most shocking mistakes in soccer history, scoring an "own goal" that eliminated his team from the competition and ultimately cost him his life. The Two Escobars is a riveting examination of the intersection of sports, crime, and politics.

Directors: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
Writters: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Editors: Jeff Zimbalist, Greg O'Toole

CrimeDocumentary

The Two Escobars

2010-06-22 • 1h 40m

7.2/10 • 44

Sometimes it really is a matter of life and death

Directors: Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
Writters: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Editors: Jeff Zimbalist, Greg O'Toole

Top Billed Cast

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María Ester Escobar
Herself
Francisco Maturana
Himself
Alexis García V.
Himself
Jaime Gaviria Gómez
Himself

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manny123

Sep 11, 2012

10/10

I don't normally write reviews but this documentary is worth one! It's very well made and is entirely narrated by the people being interviewed which gives it a very authentic feel. Even if you're not into sports, the political aspects of this documentary make for a very interesting perspective. It's more about what Columbia as a nation was going through rather than about drugs or sports. For anyone who wants to learn more about this period of history, I highly recommend The Two Escobars.