ABBA: Against The Odds

It’s 50 years since ABBA’s iconic performance and victory at the Eurovision Song Contest that set them on the path to music superstardom. This epic documentary celebrates that historic occasion and reveals the true story behind the Swedish pop legends’ turbulent career. Using rare archive footage and interviews, all the success, scandal and turmoil is told in the band’s own words.

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