Watch the trailer for Lomu, the upcoming documentary about legendary rigby player Jonah Lomu which is set to come to UK cinemas from Dogwoof.
Lomu is a complex and nuanced portrait of Jonah Lomu, the most adored son of the Pacific, a legendary All Black, who transcended the game with his immense power and unstoppable determination.
An intimate and heartfelt character study tracing his Tongan upbringing, meteoric rise to fame, and the complicated personal and health battles he faced at the pinnacle of world rugby. At only 19, Jonah Lomu became the youngest player to wear the All Blacks jersey. This film charts his remarkable life as a rugby player, bursting onto the stage at the 1995 World Cup in South Africa. It also goes beyond the sporting achievements to reveal the layers of Jonah Lomu’s life off the field – a warrior who fought against extraordinary odds to wear the All Blacks jersey.
No specific eta as yet but here’s the trailer.
