
Gareth Thomas v Homophobia: Hate in the Beautiful Game
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1hr
Directed by
Jody Cusack,
Martyn Ingram,
Starring
Gareth Thomas,
Eve Myles,
Fifty years ago, homosexual acts between consenting male adults were decriminalised. In this documentary, former Wales and Lions rugby union captain Gareth 'Alfie' Thomas - arguably the most famous gay international sports star - takes a hard-hitting personal look at what he sees as the last bastion of open homophobia in sport - professional football.