Ex-Manchester United legend George Best paved the way for so many of today’s footballers, with his dazzling good looks and Irish charm as well as his dynamic prowess on the pitch. He was the first footballer to become a celebrity icon not just on the pitch but off it as well. In the forthcoming documentary Best (George Best: All By Himself) Best’s life unravels and spirals into the depths of unhappiness before our very eyes.

Behind the camera, mounting the director’s chair, is British BAFTA®-nominated documentary maker Daniel Gordon who took us on an emotional journey with his documentary on Hillsborough last year. From the trailer, we can tell we are in for one hell of an emotional journey as we witness the rise and heartbreaking fall of one the greatest footballers to grace the earth – whether you’re Man United Fan or not you just can’t dispute his amazing skills on the pitch.

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The feature length documentary features never-before-seen interviews with his close family including Angie Best and Ani Rinchen Khandro, as well as former footballers and friends Bobby McAlinde, Bill McMurdo and Harry Gregg.

Official Best (George Best: All By Himself) Synopsis