Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story
Synopsis
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.
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Forbidden Games 2017 - Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-04-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Carey, Adam Darke
- Original Score
- Soren Andersen
- Original Title
- Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Carey, Adam Darke
Soren Andersen
Jon Carey
Adam Darke, Leo Pearlman, Jon Carey
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Carey
Director
Adam Darke
Director
Kate Brooks
Costume Design
Adam Darke
Producer
Jon Carey
Editor
Leo Pearlman
Producer
Jon Carey
Producer
Aimee Nathan
Visual Effects Supervisor
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What is Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story about?
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.
Who directed Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story?
Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story was directed by Jon Carey, Adam Darke.
Who stars in Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story?
The principal cast of Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story includes Justin Fashanu, John Fashanu, Bevan Celestine, Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante, Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante.
When was Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story released and how long is it?
Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story was composed by Soren Andersen.