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Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story (2017)

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story (2017)

Documentary
Release Date: 2017, October 6
Directors: Jon Carey, Adam Darke
Countries: United Kingdom
Cast: John Barnes, Glenn Hoddle, Justin Fashanu, John Fashanu, Bevan Celestine, Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante, Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante, Joe Royle, Ambrose Mendy, Marisol Acuna, A.J. Ali

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.

Keywords:

football (soccer) lgbt athlete