Wonderkid - a Short Film Tackling Homophobia in Football

Homosexuality in professional sport has long been a taboo subject, with athletes such as Michael Sam coming out, making headline news. “Wonderkid” is a new short film project by filmmaker Rhys Chapman that tackles homophobia in professional football. The production team behind the film have created a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the film, while a video outlining the project is narrated by none other than veteran actor Ian McKellan.

Impressively the video was shot at London’s Wembley Stadium and has received backing by various institutions including LGBT organizations, The Kevin Spacey Foundation and Moby. To see more on the film and to show your support, head to the Wonderkid Kickstarter Page



Not expecting anyone to donate, but thought it might be of interest to you and I'm really proud of all my friends that have worked on this, in writing, directing, filming, seeking interviews and media coverage, and most importantly the amount they believe in the cause they are working for and their perfect view towards the inclusion of all in the sport.

Does it include anything on Justin fashanu?

Its a work of fiction I believe, but obviously the stigma of his suicide and the links that are undeniably there, however much it was or wasnt linked, has influenced it