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Oct 6, 2017 · Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story: Directed by Jon Carey, Adam Darke. With Justin Fashanu, John Fashanu, Bevan Celestine, Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante. The tragic story of the first and only football player to come out as gay whilst still playing.
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- Documentary, Sport
- Jon Carey, Adam Darke
- 2017-10-06
Overview. Rich archive and emotional interviews are at the core of this telling of the turbulent life of British footballer Justin Fashanu.
The short, mercurial, sometimes self-defeating life of professional soccer player Justin Fashanu is so packed with drama that “Forbidden Games,” Adam Darke and Jon Carey’s documentary about him, often feels like a narrative feature — one that engrosses even as its complex central figure defies full understanding. Read More.
- Jon Carey, Adam Darke
- Justin Fashanu
A solid and moving telling of the tragic story of Justin Fashanu's life; Justin was the first £1million black footballer in England, whose prodigious talent was never completely fulfilled...
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- Jon Carey, Adam Darke
- Documentary, LGBTQ+
May 10, 2017 · Film Review: ‘Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story’ Fascinating documentary chronicles the turbulent life of the first out gay professional soccer player two decades...
- Dennis Harvey
Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story - Movie | Moviefone. 63. Watch on Netflix. NR 1 hr 21 min Documentary. Rich archive and emotional interviews are at the core of this telling of the...
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Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story. Super star Justin Fashanu overcame tremendous obstacles to rise to fame by becoming the best soccer player in the UK, and the first $1million pound salaried black player.
