With a determination to educate as well as entertain, he knew a short film could show a different perspective and increase awareness. Why a short film format?Ĭhapman, a 27-year-old film-maker from East Anglia, has been working on the project for the last three years. Meanwhile, 26% of players surveyed said they had witnessed such abuse on the training ground or in the dressing room. Chapman believes 'the main reason that players do not feel safe enough to come out is out of fear of the reaction of the fans.' The figures back up that fear - the most recent Kick It Out survey published in March 2014 recorded 39% of players as having witnessed homophobic abuse in stadiums.
