Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story

Forbidden Games: The Justin Fashanu Story (2017) is a documentary film directed by Adam Darke, Jon Carey rated 5.9/10.

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

Justin Fashanu

Self (archive footage)

John Fashanu

Self

Bevan Celestine

Justin Fashanu

Stephen Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young Justin

Peter Yaw Agyekum Asante

Young John

John Barnes

Self

Glenn Hoddle

Self

Joe Royle

Self

Ambrose Mendy

Self

Marisol Acuna

Self

A.J. Ali

Self