Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story (2017)

Directed by Jon Carey1h 21mDocumentary

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.

Year
2017
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
6 October 2017
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5.8 (14)
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Justin Fashanu
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John Fashanu
John Fashanu
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Bevan Celestine
Justin Fashanu
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Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante
Young Justin
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Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante
Young John
John Barnes
John Barnes
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Glenn Hoddle
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Joe Royle
Joe Royle
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Ambrose Mendy
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Marisol Acuna
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A.J. Ali
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