Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story (2017)
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.
Director: Jon Carey, Adam Darke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: October 6, 2017
Cast
- Justin Fashanu - Self (archive footage)
- John Fashanu - Self
- Bevan Celestine - Justin Fashanu
- Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante - Young Justin
- Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante - Young John
- John Barnes - Self
- Glenn Hoddle - Self
- Joe Royle - Self
- Ambrose Mendy - Self
- Marisol Acuna - Self
Music: Soren Andersen
Editing: Jon Carey
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
football (soccer), lgbt athlete
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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?
- Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story stars Justin Fashanu, John Fashanu, Bevan Celestine, Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante, Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante, John Barnes.
- How long is Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story?
- Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story?
- Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story is a Documentary film.
- Where was Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story produced?
- Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story was produced in United Kingdom.