John Barnes: Poetry in Motion (2018)

John Barnes: Poetry in Motion (2018) poster

'Barnes: Poetry in Motion' tells the story of one of football's most iconic figures, John Barnes, starting from his arrival in England from Jamaica and then being recommended to Elton John's Watford by a cab driver who had seen him play for non-league Sudbury Court. It was while at Watford that Barnes launched his international career and would go on to be capped 79 times for a country that he was not initially eligible to represent. At Liverpool, John would establish himself as one the greatest player in the club's history, winning the league championship and the Football Writers' Player of Year award in two of his first three seasons at the club. Off the field John found a home in Liverpool, forming an ever-stronger bond with the city in the aftermath of the Hillsborough.

Director: Mark Kendrick, Luke Massey
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Runtime: 47 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Luke Massey, Mark Kendrick
Production: BT Sport
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $127,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

sports, football (soccer), professional athlete, football (soccer) player, athlete

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is John Barnes: Poetry in Motion about?
'Barnes: Poetry in Motion' tells the story of one of football's most iconic figures, John Barnes, starting from his arrival in England from Jamaica and then being recommended to Elton John's Watford by a cab driver who had seen him play for non-league Sudbury Court. It was while at Watford that Barnes launched his international career and would go on to be capped 79 times for a country that he was not initially eligible to represent. At Liverpool, John would establish himself as one the greatest player in the club's history, winning the league championship and the Football Writers' Player of Year award in two of his first three seasons at the club. Off the field John found a home in Liverpool, forming an ever-stronger bond with the city in the aftermath of the Hillsborough.
Who directed John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion was directed by Mark Kendrick, Luke Massey.
Who stars in John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion stars John Barnes, Keith Allen, Viv Anderson, Robbie Fowler, Glenn Hoddle, Peter Hooton.
How long is John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion has a runtime of 47m (47 minutes).
What genre is John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion is a Documentary, TV Movie film.
What is the budget of John Barnes: Poetry in Motion?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion had a budget of $127,000.
Where was John Barnes: Poetry in Motion produced?
John Barnes: Poetry in Motion was produced in United Kingdom.