Closing the Gap: Hockey in North Korea

En route to an international competition, Closing The Gap follows the North Korean men's hockey team as they strive to bring home gold for Marshal Kim Jong Un. While their commitment and dedication to their training is unmatched, they're hard pressed to catch a break. Whether it be the UN sanctions on North Korea, or the flurry of injuries and rumours that plague the DPRK team, this film is a window into the lives of a group of underdog athletes.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
65 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
65 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Dec 5, 2019
Season
2019
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0
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0
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0
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0
Genres
Documentary
Country
CA

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En route to an international competition, Closing The Gap follows the North Korean men's hockey team as they strive to bring home gold for Marshal Kim Jong Un. While their commitment and dedication to their training is unmatched, they're hard pressed to catch a break. Whether it be the UN sanctions on North Korea, or the flurry of injuries and rumours that plague the DPRK team, this film is a window into the lives of a group of underdog athletes.

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Japanese

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