The Last Taboo
18 November / 19:00
Sexual freedom is still taboo in professional football, at least in men’s football. The year is 2024, and football is not yet a space where it is accepted to acknowledge the presence of non-heteronormative individuals. ‘The Last Taboo’ is a German documentary that addresses this issue through the personal stories of ten homosexual footballers, such as Marcus Urban, Collin Martin, Matt Morton, Justin Fashanu, and Thomas Hitzlsperger, who was named ambassador of the 125th Anniversary of Athletic Club for his fight for a more diverse, fair, and tolerant football.
The documentary focuses on the experiences and conflicts of these individuals, from self-denial to liberation through their coming out process. It questions why homosexuality remains a taboo subject in football and challenges society’s perception and handling of this issue.
rcepción y el manejo de este tema por parte de la sociedad.
El último tabú (Das letzte Tabu)
Manfred Oldenburg
Germany, 2024
94 minutes