The Last Taboo
Released just last year. The Last Taboo is a documentary film. directed by Manfred Oldenburg.
Starring Amal Fashanu, Thomas Hitzlsperger, and Collin Martin
Synopsis
Hard to imagine, but true: According to current estimates, out of 500,000 active male football professionals worldwide, under ten (10) are openly homosexual. While homosexuality hardly plays a role in other areas of life today, the topic seems to be completely taboo in professional football. The feature-length documentary THE LAST TABOO lets those who broke exactly this taboo tell their very personal stories alongside Thomas Hitzlsperger. Like the British professional footballer Justin Fashanu (*1961 in London; † 1998 in London), who broke this taboo for the first time in 1990 and paid for it with his life. His niece Amal tells his story. Marcus Urban, on the other hand, was about to make the jump to the Bundesliga as a teenager and, by deciding to come out, he also went against his big dream. The stories of the US professional Collin Martin and the British player-coach Matt Morton, on the other hand, suggest that normality is not far away.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 15, 2025
11 months ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Broadview TV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last Taboo about?
Hard to imagine, but true: According to current estimates, out of 500,000 active male football professionals worldwide, under ten (10) are openly homosexual. While homosexuality hardly plays a role...
Who directed The Last Taboo?
The Last Taboo was directed by Manfred Oldenburg.
How long is The Last Taboo?
The Last Taboo has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Last Taboo released?
The Last Taboo was released on February 15, 2025 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last Taboo?
The main cast of The Last Taboo includes Amal Fashanu, Thomas Hitzlsperger, Collin Martin, Matt Morton, Peter Tatchell.