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Sir Alex Ferguson: Never Give In

2021 · 108 min

This is an intimate and reflective journey into the life and enduring legacy of a sporting icon.

Directed by
Jason Ferguson
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Alex Ferguson, Éric Cantona, Ryan Giggs
Overview
A look at the life and legend of Sir Alex Ferguson, from his working-class roots in Glasgow through to his career as one of the greatest football managers of all time. While recovering from a traumatic brain haemorrhage in 2018, Sir Alex intimately recounts vivid details of his life and career to his son, including his legendary 26-year tenure as manager of Manchester United.

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  • Disney Plus
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Directed by
Jason Ferguson
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Alex Ferguson, Éric Cantona, Ryan Giggs
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Tone
  • earneststrength 3 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • ambition
  • family
  • work
  • memory
  • loyalty
Places
  • workplace
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Action2
Horror1
Humour2
Realism9
Romance1
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity5
Emotional weight8

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Details

Genres
documentary
Directed by
Jason Ferguson
Written by
Mark Monroe
Starring
Alex Ferguson, Éric Cantona, Ryan Giggs, Gordon Strachan, Jason Ferguson
Runtime
108 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Languages
French, English

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