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McEnroe

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Synopsis

"McEnroe" is an intimate portrait of one of the most explosive and compelling sporting icons of all time. Number One in the world in four consecutive years, John's epic battles with Bjorn Borg helped define the golden era of tennis, yet huge controversy on and off the court betrayed an inner conflict. Set over one New York night, John journeys into memory to explore why a need for connection both drove him and nearly broke him. "McEnroe" features completely unseen archive from some of the biggest matches in tennis history - including the US Open and Wimbledon - as well as home video footage from John himself. Contributions from John's children and his wife Patty Smyth provide a level of intimacy that takes the film beyond a sports biopic and into the realms of something deeply confessional. Compassionate and heartfelt, featuring icons such as Billie Jean King, Bjorn Borg and Keith Richards, MCENROE is the definitive portrait of a force of nature powered by the beating heart of New York.
Official Selection Tribeca Film Festival 2022 - World premiere
Official Selection Sheffield DocFest 2022 - People & Communities - International premiere
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Details

Year
2022
Type of film
Features
Running Time
104 min
Format
4K
Director
Barney Douglas
Producer
Victoria Barrell, Paddy Kelly, Anna Godas
Executive Producer
Simon Lazenby, Gary Swain, Oli Harbottle, Stephen Espinoza, Vinnie Malhotra, Universal Content Group
Editor
Steve Williams
Screenwriter
Barney Douglas
Director of Photography
Lucas Tucknott
Sound
Dan Weinberg
Music
Felix White
Principal Cast
John McEnroe

Production status

Complete

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Last updated 5th June 2023

Production Company

Sylver Entertainment Limited
Victoria Barrell
215-221 Borough High Street
London
SE1 1JA
victoria@sylverent.com
http://www.sylverent.com

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