The Essence of the Game
Synopsis
Channel Seven and former AFL player and football film maker Rob Dickson present an amazing all access look into our unique Australian Game. Hosted and narrated by Nathan Buckley, the Essence of the Game were allowed into the dressing rooms during the entire 2008 season to take a behind the scenes look at what makes football clubs tick, including Hawthorn and Geelong on Grand Final day. The documentary also celebrates the breadth of the game to everything from kids to international teams and what footy means to them. Commissioned by the AFL and Seven to capture the essence of football, this documentary tracks a range of football stories from the elite to the grassroots.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Dickson
- Original Title
- The Essence of the Game
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- AFL Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Dickson
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Dickson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Essence of the Game
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What is The Essence of the Game about?
Channel Seven and former AFL player and football film maker Rob Dickson present an amazing all access look into our unique Australian Game. Hosted and narrated by Nathan Buckley, the Essence of the Game were allowed into the dressing rooms during the entire 2008 season to take a behind the scenes look at what makes football clubs tick, including Hawthorn and Geelong on Grand Final day. The documentary also celebrates the breadth of the game to everything from kids to international teams and what footy means to them. Commissioned by the AFL and Seven to capture the essence of football, this documentary tracks a range of football stories from the elite to the grassroots.
Who directed The Essence of the Game?
The Essence of the Game was directed by Rob Dickson.
Who stars in The Essence of the Game?
The principal cast of The Essence of the Game includes Nathan Buckley.
When was The Essence of the Game released and how long is it?
The Essence of the Game was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Essence of the Game?
The Essence of the Game holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.).