FIFA World Cup Docuseries ‘Moment of Truth’ Set From Whisper, Final Replay and Sony Pictures Television

variety.com:

K.J. Yossman Ahead of this year’s FIFA World Cup, set to take place in Qatar in November, soccer-themed streaming platform FIFA+ has commissioned a 10-part docuseries about the history of the tournament titled “Moment Of Truth” from Whisper, Final Replay and Sony Pictures Television.

The series will “examine the world’s favourite sport through the lens of human endeavour,” according to the official logline. “Why do we care so much about the game?

What makes exceptional footballers tick? What lifts teams to greatness? What does it tell us about ourselves?” The answer to those questions – and the themes around which the docuseries is built – are located in the words “absolution, cunning, genius, courage, inspiration, joy, art, passion, hope and wisdom.” The series, which will look at both the men’s and women’s tournaments, will offer never-before-seen access to the FIFA World Cup archives dating back to the 1930s as well as interviews with key individuals in the sport including fans, commentators, psychologists and, of course, the soccer stars themselves. “Moment of Truth” produced by Whisper and Final Replay in association with FIFA+.

Sony Pictures Television will distribute worldwide. “Sport generates and ignites emotion like no other – especially football,” said Mark Cole, managing director for Whisper. “In ‘Moment of Truth,’ we speak to those who lived through massive moments in World Cup history.