Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story (2017)

  • NR
  • 10/06/2017 (AU)
  • Documentary
  • 1h 21m

Overview

Rich archive and emotional interviews are at the core of this telling of the turbulent life of British footballer Justin Fashanu. His coming out in an age of widespread homophobia not only damaged his football career, but led to the demise of his relationship with the brother with whom he shared a painful early history and a lifelong rivalry.

Adam Darke

Director

Jon Carey

Director

Cast

Justin Fashanu's headshot

Justin Fashanu

Self (archive footage)
John Fashanu's headshot

John Fashanu

Self
Bevan Celestine's headshot

Bevan Celestine

Justin Fashanu
Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante's headshot

Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young Justin
Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante's headshot

Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young John
John Barnes's headshot

John Barnes

Self
Glenn Hoddle's headshot

Glenn Hoddle

Self
Joe Royle's headshot

Joe Royle

Self

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