Blue Moon Rising (film)
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| Directed by | Stewart Sugg |
| Produced by | Nick London |
| Music by | Theo Green |
| Cinematography | Michael Costelloe |
| Edited by | Stephen Moore |
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| Distributed by | Endemol |
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97 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Blue Moon Rising is a British sport documentary film released on 17 September 2010. The film title is a play on words referring to Manchester City's fan anthem, "Blue Moon" and chronicles the fortunes of Manchester City Football Club through the 2009-2010 football season with insight from Manchester City supporters. Shot and produced by Endemol in conjunction with the club, and features exclusive interviews with staff, players, board members and fans throughout the season.
The first trailer was unveiled in August 2010 and the film is set for gradual theatrical release on a weekly basis at different cinemas across the United Kingdom commencing the week beginning 17 September 2010. The film was received mixed reactions from critics, with some citing very strong production values and realistic and humorous portrayal of football supporters and viewing accessibility for all football fans regardless of allegiance.
The film follows Manchester City in the wake of the club's takeover by Sheikh Mansour through the 2009-2010 season, capturing their emotions in victory and defeat. Whilst the documentary will also give an "access all areas" view into Manchester City Football Club including footage from the dressing room, boardroom and players' homes such as Carlos Tevez with exclusive in-depth interviews from chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and manager Roberto Mancini.
Although the film reviews the highs and lows of the 2009-10 season and the transformation of the club since September 2008, the film places heavy emphasis on the Manchester City supporters and what it means to be a football supporter. The film documents a group of Manchester City fans as they follow their team across the country in their 1995 Renault Espace nicknamed, "Helios".
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