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202097 min12documentary

6.9/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

Sports History Mental Health

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Finding Jack Charlton

202097 min12documentary

6.9/ 10(10 ratings)• TMDB

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Jack Charlton, a World Cup-winning footballer and beloved Irish national team manager, faced dementia in his later years, impacting his legacy and family.

“The maverick outsider who changed a nation forever”

Sports History Mental Health

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Jack Charlton, a World Cup-winning footballer and beloved Irish national team manager, faced dementia in his later years, impacting his legacy and family.

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Gabriel Clarkedirector

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Jack Charlton, a World Cup-winning footballer, became a cherished figure in Ireland after taking charge of the national team in 1986. Finding Jack Charlton documents his managerial career and the deep connection he forged with the Irish people. As the film progresses, it shifts focus to Charlton's later years, revealing the effects of dementia on him and his family. Interviews with notable figures such as Larry Mullen Jr. and Paul McGrath provide additional context to his legacy. The film was directed by Gabriel Clarke and Pete Thomas and released in November 2020.

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Meet Jack Charlton, a beloved football manager.
See interviews with Irish icons like Roddy Doyle.
Find out about the impact of dementia on Charlton's life.

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Finding Jack Charlton was released digitally on 23 November 2020.
The film has a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.
Jack Charlton took over the Republic of Ireland national football team in 1986.
The film's directors are Gabriel Clarke and Pete Thomas.

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When was Finding Jack Charlton released digitally?

Finding Jack Charlton was released digitally on 23 November 2020.

Who directed Finding Jack Charlton?

Finding Jack Charlton was directed by Gabriel Clarke and Pete Thomas.

What is the approval rating of Finding Jack Charlton on Rotten Tomatoes?

Finding Jack Charlton holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 14 reviews.

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