From the producer of Man on Wire and SENNA comes another sporting masterpiece, starring Jonny Wilkinson OBE, Sir Clive Woodward and Martin Johnson CB.
Ahead of this year’s Rugby World Cup, re-live the glory of England’s win in 2003 with this fast-paced, behind-the-scenes new sport documentary, BUILDING JERUSALEM. The film will be satellite screened across the UK for one night only with a live Q&A on the evening of Tuesday 1st September and is available on Blu-ray and DVD from 14th September 2015 courtesy of KALEIDOSCOPE ENTERTAINMENT. It will also be available to download digitally through various digital platforms from 11th September.
From the co-producer of Oscar-winning ‘Man on Wire’ and ‘Senna’ (line producer), Victoria Gregory, and Emmy nominated director, James Erskine (Pantani: The Accidental Death of a Cyclist, One Night in Turin. From the Ashes), BUILDING JERUSALEM combines scintillating match action, extraordinary original interviews with key players including Jonny Wilkinson OBE, Sir Clive Woodward, Martin Johnson CBE and Matt Dawson MBE, alongside never before seen behind-the-scenes and exclusive match footage.
It’s 22nd November 2003 – the day of the Rugby World Cup Final. After six weeks of gruelling competition, England is battling reigning champions Australia. The two teams are inseparable after eighty minutes: the game drags deep into extra time: just two minutes are left on the clock. England rumble to within 40 yards of the post. The ball is sent spiralling back to Jonny Wilkinson, the golden boy of English rugby, in a split second he drop kicks for goal and a chance for sporting immortality...
An astonishing story of pressure, expectation and courage, this inspiring film traces the roots of success back to the professionalization of the game in the 90s, culminating in that glorious World Cup campaign of 2003 that turned Woodward’s poisoned chalice into a golden cup. An absolute must watch for all rugby and sporting fans this summer.
Annie McMonagle - 0207 292 7353 – annie,mcmonagle@premiercomms.com