Red Bull Studios (RBS), one of the producers behind the documentary series “The Real Mo Farah,” has planned their next project, titled “Time: How Sports Changed the World,” Variety of able to express himself alone.
Directed by Tom Jennings of 1895 Films, “The Time” is a legal documentary that examines the lasting effects of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which was held in South Africa at the end of apartheid. At the time, South Africa’s national team (known as the Springboks) had only one black player – Chester Williams – but they finished in the competition at the same time as they united the country (pictured above is Mandela congratulations to Springbok captain François Pienaar after their victory). .
“The common story is that Nelson Mandela really took a risk with [the 1995 Rugby World Cup] because the Springboks were seen as a symbol of apartheid and they were hated in South Africa outside of white people,” Red Bull Studios. “The president of the world, Bernadette McDaid, told Variety. “[Mandela] decided that the rugby league could be used as a way to unite the country in the shadow of apartheid. It is very dangerous. And, of course , as we now know, succeeded.”
“Time” follows the story of that tournament, and the discussion surrounding it, to the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which saw the Springboks defeat England to win the tournament again, this time with Siya Kolisi, the captain the first All Black team of the Springboks. , at the base.
In Jennings’ signature style, the entire episode is created from contemporary history, with no backstory or questions. It also contains never-before-seen photos and rare archival footage.
“It’s a beautiful way to take this picture in time, explore the story behind it, and show how the past influences the present,” McDaid said.
Although it is currently only a legal process, RBS have shown that they are happy with how “The Season” has been researching to make it the first of the series, each of which examines a different sports season that is important in creating society. change. They are currently talking to broadcasters and partners for funding.
McDaid and Jennings executive produce “Time: How Sports Changed the World” with Sarah Hume serving as executive producer and Deborah Henderson as business executive.
