The read
It runs a compact 1h 21m.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
14 audience votes
Key crew
- Jon CareyDirector
- Adam DarkeDirector
Cast
- Justin FashanuSelf (archive footage)
- John FashanuSelf
- Bevan CelestineJustin Fashanu
- Stephen Yaw Agyekum AsanteYoung Justin
- Peter Yaw Agyekum AsanteYoung John
- John BarnesSelf
- Glenn HoddleSelf
- Joe RoyleSelf
- Ambrose MendySelf
- Marisol AcunaSelf
- A.J. AliSelf
Stills
Themes
football (soccer)lgbt athlete