The Iran Job
The Iran Job

The Iran Job

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2012
1h 30m
5.5(8 votes)
Documentary

Overview

This eye-opening documentary follows American basketball player Kevin Sheppard during his 2008-09 season playing for a professional team in Iran. Although Kevin is nervous, he makes many friends, including several politically active Iranian women.

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