In an age where the word "Genius" is banded about Freely. Here is a Documentary about one such Man, Sir Stanley Matthews. The film begins in Soweto, South Africa, where Stan dedicated his immense football knowledge and contacts to coach Stan's men. These were some of the poorest kids in the world and Stan gave Hope and Inspiration to them and many others. This alone tells the Mark of the Man, when at the time he could have had a coaching or ambassadorial role at any club in the world, such was the esteem he was held in. The film then Tell the Story of Stan and his rise from modest beginnings to Global Superstardom, via remastered film footage and interviews with Sir Richard Branson, Gary Lineker, Jimmy Armfield, Nick Hancock, family members, Football fans and many sports reporters. Indeed it's this modesty and Humility, coupled with Stans incredible skill and work ethic that the filmmaker really captures here. As one of Stan's men himself says "Love is Forever". This is a Feel-Good Documentary about an Inspirational man who Deserves to be Treasured Forever.
Review of Matthews
