This documentary series explores the social fabric of Israel’s geographic and cultural periphery, using football as a powerful lens for examining diversity, inclusion, and resilience. Set in communities often excluded from mainstream narratives, the series highlights grassroots initiatives led by active citizens who form football teams as spaces of belonging, dignity, and hope.

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Through the stories of Arab Muslim teams, Druze players with Syrian citizenship, and mixed clubs striving to advance from the lowest league, the series reveals the everyday realities of coexistence in a region shaped by conflict, limited resources, and social fragmentation. More than half the dialogue is in Arabic, a testament to its authentic representation of linguistic and cultural diversity.

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The show also sheds light on broader social justice and inclusion themes: gender and LGBTQ+ identity (through the journey of referee Sapir Buskilla), reintegration of individuals facing legal or economic hardship, and the persistent inequities that define life in Israel’s periphery.

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By amplifying underrepresented voices and humanizing the stories behind the “last league,” the series contributes to social cohesion, cultural understanding, and empowerment through storytelling. It embodies the transformative potential of the media to foster empathy, challenge prejudice, and promote shared identity across social divides.

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Key Impact Themes:

• Social inclusion & coexistence

• Cultural diversity & minority representation

• Gender & LGBTQ+ inclusion

• Active citizenship & community resilience

• Social justice & equality of opportunity

• Cultural impact through media
   

Relevant SDGs:

• SDG 5: Gender Equality

• SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities

• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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