Movie: Rylan: Homophobia, Football and Me

Top 10 Billed Cast

Rylan Clark
Rylan Clark

Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand

Thomas Hitzlsperger
Thomas Hitzlsperger

Dr Bruce Clark
Dr Bruce Clark

Martin Clowes
Martin Clowes

Jo Bailey
Jo Bailey

Jon Holmes
Jon Holmes

Jen Beattie
Jen Beattie

Matt Morton
Matt Morton

Jahmal Howlett-Mundle
Jahmal Howlett-Mundle

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    Rylan Clark shares his experiences of homophobia and his complicated relationship with football. He also meets people involved in the sport to ask why it's not a wholly welcoming place for gay men and how homophobia has an impact on those exposed to it.

  • Release Date

    2024-02-13

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    5

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    English
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