For the Boys
Synopsis
A documentary that captures the intimate and moving journey of Mitch Brown, a former professional AFL player who played 84 games for the West Coast Eagles. Nine years after his retirement, he publicly came out as bisexual, becoming the first former elite male Australian rules footballer to openly identify as queer. The narrative centers on his reconciliation with a sport historically shaped by a hyper-masculine culture.
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- Director
- Mitchell Withers
- Original Title
- For the Boys
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 15m
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Mitchell Withers
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Mitchell Withers
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What is For the Boys about?
A documentary that captures the intimate and moving journey of Mitch Brown, a former professional AFL player who played 84 games for the West Coast Eagles. Nine years after his retirement, he publicly came out as bisexual, becoming the first former elite male Australian rules footballer to openly identify as queer. The narrative centers on his reconciliation with a sport historically shaped by a hyper-masculine culture.
Who directed For the Boys?
For the Boys was directed by Mitchell Withers.
Who stars in For the Boys?
The principal cast of For the Boys includes Mitch Brown.
When was For the Boys released and how long is it?
For the Boys was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 15m.