Shrovetide: The Birth of Football
Synopsis
Known to many as 'The Birth of Football', Shrovetide is an event like no other that has taken place for hundreds of years. The passion that the locals have for the game is truly remarkable; to many 'scoring a Shrovetide ball changes their life'. This documentary tells the story of a town consumed by the game and in particular the exceptional events of 2019, where the ball was stolen away in the darkness by a Geography teacher and his brother. This is British sub-culture at its most brilliantly bizarre
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kellett Smith
- Original Title
- Shrovetide: The Birth of Football
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 15/03/2021
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- COPA90
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kellett Smith
James Kellett Smith
Department Leadership Roster
James Kellett Smith
Director
James Kellett Smith
Producer
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What is Shrovetide: The Birth of Football about?
Known to many as 'The Birth of Football', Shrovetide is an event like no other that has taken place for hundreds of years. The passion that the locals have for the game is truly remarkable; to many 'scoring a Shrovetide ball changes their life'. This documentary tells the story of a town consumed by the game and in particular the exceptional events of 2019, where the ball was stolen away in the darkness by a Geography teacher and his brother. This is British sub-culture at its most brilliantly bizarre
Who directed Shrovetide: The Birth of Football?
Shrovetide: The Birth of Football was directed by James Kellett Smith.
Who stars in Shrovetide: The Birth of Football?
The principal cast of Shrovetide: The Birth of Football includes Not specified.
When was Shrovetide: The Birth of Football released and how long is it?
Shrovetide: The Birth of Football was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 30m.