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LONDON, UK (11 April) - Disney+ has today confirmed “Flintoff”, a new 90-minute Original documentary film featuring exclusive access to former international cricketer and broadcast presenter Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, will premiere exclusively on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland on Friday 25th April.
The film - produced by South Shore - will look back at Flintoff's incredible life and cricketing career that saw him win two Ashes series with England and become a national sporting hero, whilst charting his life today and return to cricket following his life-altering car crash in 2022.
Award-winning director John Dower has been granted exclusive access to Freddie over the last year to film his recovery and document his cricketing career.
Freddie Flintoff said, “Cricket’s always been a massive part of my life, shaping who I am. Looking back on the highs and the lows, including the challenges I’ve faced since my accident, has been a real reminder of why my career in the sport has meant so much.”
The Original documentary film is executive produced by Andrew Mackenzie and Naomi Templeton for South Shore, Freddie Flintoff and executive produced for Disney+ by Sean Doyle, Executive Director, Unscripted, Disney+.
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ABOUT SOUTH SHORE
South Shore are an award winning, independent production company based in London and Cardiff. Formed in 2019 their recent productions have included the multi-award winning Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams and the BAFTA award winning John and Joe Bishop: Life After Deaf. They produce premium unscripted documentaries, formats and reality series for all the major UK and international broadcasters.
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