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FA Cup : The People's Story

Discovery+

Directed By Richard Milway

Runtime 73 mins

Watch on Discovery+

Produced By Insight Film & Noah Media

FA Cup: The People's Story is a feature documentary charting the triumphs, the heartbreaks, and the untold stories of the oldest national football competition in the world.

From the smallest non-league clubs to the titans of English football, the whole nation finds reflection in the FA Cup. This film echoes the grassroots spirit of the tournament by unearthing the people’s perspective – unheard stories of fans and spectators.

Directed by Emmy winner Richard Milway, the film spans nearly 60 years, focusing on five unforgettable FA Cup Finals, each revealing how the competition has reflected the hopes and struggles of the nation.

More often than not, sports documentaries centre solely on the players, managers and on-field participants. By shifting the focus to include the people’s perspective, we are able to explore the impact of sport on our broader culture.

The film is a co-production between Insight Film and Noah Media.