In the lead up to the 1956 Olympic games, a group of missionaries are tasked with helping the fledgling Australian baske | dG1fSUp3WmNxMS1hM1E
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00:00I'm excited to get out and meet some people.
00:08Yeah, that'll wear off soon enough.
00:10What do you mean?
00:12Hello, I'm Elder Khandi.
00:15Well, at least you've got to say hello.
00:22I'm not giving up two years of my life just to pass the time.
00:25There has to be someone here who wants to listen.
00:28I'm not giving up until I find them.
00:30Melbourne, at this moment, is in the throes of immense preparations for the Olympic Games.
00:36Have you seen the size of some of the players on other teams?
00:39We just have to concentrate on skills and tactics.
00:42Didn't I see you playing basketball?
00:45Yes.
00:45I want you to come back inside, fellas.
00:46Thank you, sir.
00:47I have solved all our problems.
00:49Yeah?
00:50Mormons.
00:52Yes, this is our Olympic squad.
00:54We want you to work with us on our skills and drills.
00:56So they want to put together a tournament where countries can play you boys and get some match practice before the Olympics.
01:02You've got to admit, it's a great opportunity.
01:04Think of the doors this could open for us.
01:06This is different.
01:07This is bigger.
01:08This is the Olympic team.
01:09Basketball can bring people from all walks of life together.
01:19We don't need these guys.
01:21Yes, we do, Jim.
01:22No matter what colour or religion you are.
01:27Are you guys those Mormon Yankees?
01:28Yes, sir, we are.
01:29They all want to play the great Mormon Yankees.
01:33The sportsmanship that you have exhibited to everyone who's seen you play is going to change people's heart.
01:40It is an honour and a privilege to have you as my son.
01:43This game is going to go down to the wire.
01:48This game is going to go down to the wire.