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Harvard Beats Yale 29-29

A fascinating documentary about the football game that has become a legend

The game itself was great, and the cast of characters may surprise you. What's the secret behind the enigmatic title?

For the first time since 1909, the football teams of Harvard and Yale were undefeated as they met for their final game. Yale was heavily favored, its captain and quarterback has since become well-known as a character in Garry Trudeau’s Doonesbury strip. Harvard’s lineman was Tommy Lee Jones — Al Gore’s roommate.

Kevin Rafferty, who directed the breakthrough documentary "Atomic Cafe" intercuts original footage with the recollections of the players and spectators.

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