CinemaOSMovie · 2017 · 1h 21m

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

58%(14)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byJon Carey, Adam Darke

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 21m
Language
EN
Released
October 6, 2017

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Forbidden Games 2017 - Official Trailer HD

Forbidden Games 2017 - Official Trailer HD

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Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Justin Fashanu

Self (archive footage)

John Fashanu

John Fashanu

Self

Bevan Celestine

Justin Fashanu

Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young Justin

Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young John

John Barnes

John Barnes

Self

Glenn Hoddle

Self

Joe Royle

Joe Royle

Self

Ambrose Mendy

Self

Marisol Acuna

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jon Carey
Adam Darke
Produced by
Leo Pearlman
Adam Darke

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