PTFF 2026

Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story

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Available September 28, 2026 3:00 PM UTC
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In 1969, Bermudian teenager Clyde Best broke into England’s First Division Football (Soccer) and became the first Black superstar of football/soccer’s modern television era. Enduring racism while inspiring millions, Best emerged as the Jackie Robinson of English football, breaking barriers through his on-field excellence and quiet resilience. Overcoming adversity, inspiring a generation of young Black athletes, and later starring in the North American Soccer League, his influence still echoes across the global game. Featuring Clyde Best himself alongside notable interviewees such as Sir Geoff Hurst, Ian Wright, John Barnes, and Viv Anderson, "Transforming the Beautiful Game" is the first feature documentary to tell Best’s full story, an untold chapter of Black sporting history and a powerful testament to quiet revolution and lasting legacy. The film combines never-before-seen archival footage, historic match material, and intimate interviews to restore Clyde Best to his rightful place in football history.

  • Year
    2026
  • Runtime
    99 minutes
  • Language
    English
  • Country
    Bermuda, United Kingdom, United States
  • Premiere
    WASHINGTON
  • Director
    Dan Egan
  • Producer
    H. Nelson Tracey, Dan Egan
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