Swansea City Football Club rose from the brink of bankruptcy in 2001 to reach the Premier League by 2011, transforming the city's identity.
“From rock bottom to top flight”
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Swansea City Football Club rose from the brink of bankruptcy in 2001 to reach the Premier League by 2011, transforming the city's identity.
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Swansea City Football Club faced near extinction in 2001, teetering at the bottom of the Football League. Directed by Marc Evans, "Jack to a King: The Swansea Story" recounts the club's transformation over the next decade. It features key figures like Huw Jenkins and Roberto Martinez, who played vital roles in the club's revival. Through photographs and fan footage, the film captures the community's efforts to save their team and elevate it to the Premier League by May 2011.
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Why Watch
- See Swansea's rise from near bankruptcy to Premier League status
- Meet key figures like director Marc Evans and producer Mal Pope
- Find out how fans captured pivotal moments in club history
Did You Know
- The film made $114,061 at the box office in the United Kingdom.
- Swansea City was in joint top position of the Premier League at the film's release.
- The documentary was broadcast in two parts on NBC and NBCSN in August 2015.
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Who directed Jack to a King?
Jack to a King was directed by Marc Evans.
When was Jack to a King released on DVD?
Jack to a King was released on DVD on 26 December 2014.
How much did Jack to a King make at the box office in the UK?
Jack to a King made $114,061 in the United Kingdom.
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