Friday, 12 October 2012

Arthur Wharton Documentary, 2012


Destinations Arts has been commissioned by Football Unites Racism Divides (FURD) to produce a 40 minute documentary about Arthur Wharton, Britain's First Back Professional Footballer. 

Its an astonishing, world record breaking, inspiring story of personal courage and achievement across the Victorian and Edwardian periods.

Shot around the UK this summer the film follows Televison presenter and poet Johny Pitts as he tells the story of Arthurs achievements.

The documentary will be screened on the 28th October at The Void, Sheffield Hallam University.

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