This is on ITV tomorrow night at 10:35pm ...
A celebration of Manchester and its football, this film explores many Mancunians’ raison d'être: the love of their football team. Join Manchester United legend Eric Cantona as the film follows a selection of charismatic, passionate Manchester United and Manchester City fans in the run up to the second Manchester derby of the 2009/10 season.
Interwoven between fans’ stories, interviews with key footballers, journalists and musicians connected with the city feature. These contributors offer insight and entertaining personal stories which highlight the rivalry between the blues and the reds and what it means to be a fan of either team. They also illustrate why football and music are so important to the people of Manchester.
The film culminates with the crucial derby day itself, following the ups and downs of the game with fans in the stadium. Football fans will identify with the passion on display and the highly contrasting reactions to the result. The film’s finale sees Eric Cantona surprise each of the featured fans, arriving unannounced at their home – to their complete shock and delight!
Airing in prime time on ITV1 in the UK, the film captures the fans’ hopes and fears and show just how important their club is to them; emotions football supporters from around the world will identify with.
IMG Media Programming - LOOKING FOR MANCHESTER WITH ERIC CANTONA
A celebration of Manchester and its football, this film explores many Mancunians’ raison d'être: the love of their football team. Join Manchester United legend Eric Cantona as the film follows a selection of charismatic, passionate Manchester United and Manchester City fans in the run up to the second Manchester derby of the 2009/10 season.
Interwoven between fans’ stories, interviews with key footballers, journalists and musicians connected with the city feature. These contributors offer insight and entertaining personal stories which highlight the rivalry between the blues and the reds and what it means to be a fan of either team. They also illustrate why football and music are so important to the people of Manchester.
The film culminates with the crucial derby day itself, following the ups and downs of the game with fans in the stadium. Football fans will identify with the passion on display and the highly contrasting reactions to the result. The film’s finale sees Eric Cantona surprise each of the featured fans, arriving unannounced at their home – to their complete shock and delight!
Airing in prime time on ITV1 in the UK, the film captures the fans’ hopes and fears and show just how important their club is to them; emotions football supporters from around the world will identify with.
IMG Media Programming - LOOKING FOR MANCHESTER WITH ERIC CANTONA