Netflix premiered this May 15 The expected documentary Dance, Vinia production that goes beyond the portrait of a football star and becomes a forceful testimony about overcoming, identity and resistance to racism.
Starring Vinícius JúniorReal Madrid striker and one of the most influential figures of current football, the documentary is immersed in the life of the Brazilian young man who not only conquered Europe with his talent, but raised his voice in front of one of the most persistent problems of modern sport.
Over 90 minutes, production reviews the key moments of your career, since its humble beginnings in São Gonçaloone of the most disadvantaged areas of the state of Rio de Janeiro, until it becomes champion of the UEFA Champions League With Real Madrid.
Dance, Vini It is not just a sports success story; It is, above all, the portrait of a young man who chose not to silence racial discrimination, even when he put his public image and his career into play.
The documentary includes unpublished archive material, personal recordings and interviews with figures close to the player, including family, friends, teammates and world football experts. Voices of activists, journalists and social leaders also appear who contextualize the relevance of their position in an industry where, many times, silence has been the norm.
Dance, Vini does not dodge the controversies or soften the episodes of racial aggression suffered by the player in European stadiums, especially in Spain. On the contrary, he shows them with crudeness and contrasts those moments of pain with his resilient response: dancing, celebrating, being himself.
The narrative emphasizes how its cultural expressions, such as Samba and the characteristic joy of Brazilian football, were ridiculed by conservative and racist sectors, then becoming resistance symbols.
In addition to its political and social dimension, the documentary highlights Vinícius's commitment to educational and sports initiatives in its native community. The foundation that bears his name seeks to transform the lives of thousands of Brazilian children through sport and technology, an aspect that further humanizes his figure and gives him unusual depth in this type of productions.
Con Dance, ViniNetflix adds a new piece to its catalog of documentaries that not only entertain, but also cause reflection. A story that does not end with the final whistle, because the most important Vinícius game “The Equality” He is still playing.
