Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

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.

Cast

J

Justin Fashanu

Self (archive footage)

J

John Fashanu

Self

B

Bevan Celestine

Justin Fashanu

S

Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young Justin

P

Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young John

John Barnes

Self

G

Glenn Hoddle

Self

Joe Royle

Self

A

Ambrose Mendy

Self

M

Marisol Acuna

Self

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