Spirit of the Game | movie | 2016 | Official Trailer - video Dailymotion

In the lead up to the 1956 Olympic games, a group of missionaries are tasked with helping the fledgling Australian baske | dG1fSUp3WmNxMS1hM1E

Transcript

00:00I'm excited to get out and meet some people.

00:08Yeah, that'll wear off soon enough.

00:10What do you mean?

00:12Hello, I'm Elder Khandi.

00:15Well, at least you've got to say hello.

00:22I'm not giving up two years of my life just to pass the time.

00:25There has to be someone here who wants to listen.

00:28I'm not giving up until I find them.

00:30Melbourne, at this moment, is in the throes of immense preparations for the Olympic Games.

00:36Have you seen the size of some of the players on other teams?

00:39We just have to concentrate on skills and tactics.

00:42Didn't I see you playing basketball?

00:45Yes.

00:45I want you to come back inside, fellas.

00:46Thank you, sir.

00:47I have solved all our problems.

00:49Yeah?

00:50Mormons.

00:52Yes, this is our Olympic squad.

00:54We want you to work with us on our skills and drills.

00:56So they want to put together a tournament where countries can play you boys and get some match practice before the Olympics.

01:02You've got to admit, it's a great opportunity.

01:04Think of the doors this could open for us.

01:06This is different.

01:07This is bigger.

01:08This is the Olympic team.

01:09Basketball can bring people from all walks of life together.

01:19We don't need these guys.

01:21Yes, we do, Jim.

01:22No matter what colour or religion you are.

01:27Are you guys those Mormon Yankees?

01:28Yes, sir, we are.

01:29They all want to play the great Mormon Yankees.

01:33The sportsmanship that you have exhibited to everyone who's seen you play is going to change people's heart.

01:40It is an honour and a privilege to have you as my son.

01:43This game is going to go down to the wire.

01:48This game is going to go down to the wire.