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Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

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.

Top Cast

  • Justin Fashanu

    Justin Fashanu

    Self (archive footage)

  • John Fashanu

    John Fashanu

    Self

  • Bevan Celestine

    Bevan Celestine

    Justin Fashanu

  • Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante

    Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante

    Young Justin

  • Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante

    Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante

    Young John

  • John Barnes

    John Barnes

    Self

  • Glenn Hoddle

    Glenn Hoddle

    Self

  • Joe Royle

    Joe Royle

    Self

  • Ambrose Mendy

    Ambrose Mendy

    Self

Overview

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.

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