• A crowdfunding campaign has been launched for a documentary on a 1967 charity football match held in Liverpool.
• The match featured legendary players, including Hungarian star Ferenc Puskás, alongside British icons Billy Liddell and John Charles.
• The film is directed by Daniel Metcalf, whose grandfather, Mike Metcalf, played in the match as a striker for Chester FC.
• The documentary aims to explore the match’s historical significance, 1960s football culture, and the unifying power of sport.
• Chester FC is collaborating on the project, with endorsements from notable football figures like Neville Southall.
• Broadcaster Kim Thomas is narrating the film, and an experienced production team is attached.
• The campaign seeks to raise £3,300 to cover initial production costs, with additional stretch goals to enhance production quality.
• Filming is scheduled to begin in Chester in May 2025, with a planned release in early 2026 for the festival circuit.
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