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201753 minPG-13documentary

Fair Game

201753 minPG-13documentary

A media storm erupted after Eddie McGuire made a racist comment about AFL player Adam Goodes, prompting Heritier Lumumba to confront his club president.

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Sports,

Politics

Director

Jeff Daniels

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Synopsis

A media storm erupted after Eddie McGuire made a racist comment about AFL player Adam Goodes, prompting Heritier Lumumba to confront his club president.

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Synopsis

Heritier Lumumba, known as Harry O'Brien during his AFL career, faced a turning point in 2013 when Eddie McGuire, president of the Collingwood Football Club, made a racist comment on air. McGuire suggested that Adam Goodes, a player for the Sydney Swans, could promote a King Kong musical. Lumumba publicly challenged McGuire, leading to intense media scrutiny and a confrontation that painted him in a negative light. The documentary features insights from Lumumba, his family, AFL legends like Mick Malthouse, and sports journalists.

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Why Watch

Meet Heritier Lumumba, a courageous AFL player.
See the impact of racism in Australian sports.
Follow the media storm after McGuire's comment.

Did You Know

Eddie McGuire made a racist comment about Adam Goodes in 2013.
Heritier Lumumba was in the middle of his best AFL season when he spoke out.
The film features commentary from AFL legends like Mick Malthouse.
Lumumba was portrayed as overly sensitive in media coverage following the incident.

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AFL fansRacial equality advocatesSports journalism enthusiasts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Heritier Lumumba?

Heritier Lumumba, formerly known as Harry O'Brien, is an Australian rules football player who played in the AFL.

What controversial comment did Eddie McGuire make?

Eddie McGuire suggested that Sydney Swans player Adam Goodes could be used to promote a King Kong musical.

What was the duration of the documentary Fair Game?

The documentary Fair Game has a duration of 53 minutes.

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