Summaries

A comprehensive view on the life and career of Gustavo Kuerten.

Guga by Kuerten follows the journey of the Brazilian tennis player from his beginnings to becoming a legend of the sport. Starting from the premature death of his father, it portrays his meteoric rise to win Roland Garros in1997 under Larri Passos' mentorship, and the stellar performance it allowed him to be amongst the best of his time, highlighting his iconic victories and his indomitable competitive spirit. His hardships, like many of the injuries that threatened his career, are also explored, as is his heart wrenching retirement at Roland Garros in 2008. Through archival footage, interviews, and intimate moments, the documentary series offers a comprehensive look at the man behind the myth, thus revealing the humanity and greatness of one of the idols of Brazilian tenni.

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Keywords
  • tv mini series
  • tennis
  • sports documentary
  • racket sport
  • tennis player
Genres
  • Biography
  • Sport
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 9, 2024
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) TV-14
Countries of origin United States Brazil
Language Portuguese
Production companies Bourke Moovie

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Sound mix Dolby Digital
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