
Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story
Documentary
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.
Top Cast
Justin Fashanu
Justin Fashanu
Self (archive footage)
Justin Fashanu
Self (archive footage)


John Fashanu
John Fashanu
Self
John Fashanu
Self
Bevan Celestine
Bevan Celestine
Justin Fashanu
Bevan Celestine
Justin Fashanu
Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante
Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante
Young Justin
Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante
Young Justin
Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante
Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante
Young John
Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante
Young John


John Barnes
John Barnes
Self
John Barnes
Self
Glenn Hoddle
Glenn Hoddle
Self
Glenn Hoddle
Self


Joe Royle
Joe Royle
Self
Joe Royle
Self
Ambrose Mendy
Ambrose Mendy
Self
Ambrose Mendy
Self
Marisol Acuna
Marisol Acuna
Self
Marisol Acuna
Self
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