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"Iran: The Great Game" is a personal, eye-opening journey across Iran and through Persia's history, seeking ways to heal US-Iran tensions. Featuring Oliver Stone, Jeffrey Sachs, Pepe Escobar, Dr. Mohammad Larijani, Prof. Seyed Marandi
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Iranian female judokas Leila and her coach Maryam, travel to the Judo World Championship, intent on bringing home Iran’s first gold medal. Midway through the Judo World Championships, they receive an ultimatum from the Islamic Republic ordering Leila to fake an injury and lose, or she will be branded a traitor of the state. With her own and her family’s freedom at stake, Leila is faced with an impossible choice: comply with the Iranian regime as her coach Maryam implores her to do, or fight on, for the gold.

When a stadium is seized by a group of heavily armed criminals during a major sporting event, an ex-soldier must use all his military skills to save both the daughter of a fallen comrade and the huge crowd unaware of the danger.