Football, like many other sports, has long been rocked by allegations of racism. “Is Football Racist?”, a documentary that explores this issue, follows former Premier league defender Clarke Carlisle on a personal journey to understand and confront the reality of racism in the sport.
As the chairman of the Professional Footballers’ Association, Clarke has a unique perspective on the issues confronting football today. Setting out with the belief that racism has been largely eradicated from the game, Clarke begins to face a stark realization on a journey that sees the issue of racism in football come very close to home.
Through watching the film, we see the challenges and difficulties that come with confronting difficult issues head-on. Clarke’s personal journey forces him to confront the reality of racism in football and to realize that the issue is far from being eradicated. His realization that more work needs to be done to address the problem is a valuable lesson for anyone who wants to make a positive change in the world.
“Is Football Racist?” is a powerful and thought-provoking film that provides valuable insights into the reality of racism in football and the challenges of addressing the problem. It is a must-see for anyone who wants to understand and confront this important issue.
