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Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos

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Wikipedia article




'Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos' is a 2006 documentary film about the New York Cosmos, one of the most famous soccer clubs in the history of the United States.

Overview



The movie premiered on July 7, 2006 in the New York City area. Miramax distributed the film only in limited release. The movie combines the narration of veteran actor Matt Dillon with interviews with many of the team's legendary star players (with the notable exception of Pel, who demanded a $100,000 fee and refused to participate when the producers declined to pay it) and footage of the team in the North American Soccer League in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

The film was released in conjunction with a companion piece book, 'Once in a Lifetime: The Incredible Story of the New York Cosmos' , written by Gavin Newsham and released in 2006.

Reception



The critics gave the movie a positive review.

Original soundtrack album



Superb Records released the original soundtrack album the year after the film was released. The soundtrack includes hits from the Motown and Funk genres.

Track listing

# Nothing But Soul - Junior Walker and the All Stars

# Who Is He And What Is He To You? - Creative Source

# Woman Of The Ghetto - Marlena Shaw

# Strange Games & Things - The Love Unlimited Orchestra

# Summer Madness - Kool & The Gang

# I Believe In Miracles - Jackson Sisters

# He's My Man - The Supremes

# Machine Gun - Commodores

# Cross The Tracks (We Better Go Back) - Maceo and The Macks

# I Feel Love - Donna Summer

# Disco MF - The Penfifteen Club

# U Gotta Fight! - KansasCali

References




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