
Feature film — 2021
Shrovetide: The Birth of Football (2021)
Known to many as 'The Birth of Football', Shrovetide is an event like no other that has taken place for hundreds of years. The passion that the locals have for the game is truly remarkable; to many 'scoring a Shrovetide ball changes their life'. This documentary tells the story of a town consumed by the game and in particular the exceptional events of 2019, where the ball was stolen away in the darkness by a Geography teacher and his brother. This is British sub-culture at its most brilliantly bizarre
The note
Stay for the details.
A high-signal pick with 1 votes.
COPA90
Community reviews
What viewers are saying
Sign in to leave a review for everyone to see. Reviews are tied to your account so the community can trust what's shared.
Loading reviews…
Director: James Kellett Smith
Similar titles












