Defoe

A defining portrait of one of England’s greatest goal-scorers, in this powerful biography, Jermain Defoe lifts the lid on his incredible professional career, exploring his roots, rise to stardom, and ambitions for the future. A player of supreme instinct and God given intuition, Defoe is a natural born goal scorer, relentlessly finding the back of the net throughout his illustrious career. His inspirational connection to football and enduring love for the game is deep and intrinsic. But his glory and status on the pitch, hides a story of great tragedy off the pitch. Mixing remarkable interviews with Jermain, his family, fellow players and managers, including Harry Redknapp, Peter Crouch and Joe Cole, and iconic archive footage, this inspiring and unexpectedly heart-warming documentary explores how football gave Jermain Defoe both great success on the pitch, and so much more beyond it. From revelling in the greatness of his achievements, to sharing the darker and more controversial moments of his life, a complex tale of love, loss, trauma and redemption is revealed, offering honest, intimate and surprising insights into the life of a true footballing legend. SPECIAL FEATURES: Behind-the-scenes Q&A with Jermaine Defoe ★★★★★ Captivating and honest – a joy from start to finish ENTERTAINMENT FOCUS ★★★★ A wonderful dive into the career of a footballing legend MOVIE REVIEWS 101 ★★★★ A documentary every football fan should watch NERDLY