Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story
2017•1h 21m•5.9•Released
Documentary
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
Adam Darke
Languages
English
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
A.J. Ali
Self
Production
Producer
Jon Carey
Producer
Adam Darke
Producer
Leo Pearlman
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