Right to Play (2012)
Overview
The story of Norwegian speed-skating gold medalist Johann Olav Koss, who founded the non-profit organization Right to Play, which brings sports to children in third-world and war-torn countries.
Production Companies
Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.569 |
Directed By
Frank Marshall
Crew
Frank Marshall
TOP CAST
Peter Coyote
Narrator
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