Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story tells the incredible story of the Bermudan centre-forward, who became one of the first Black football heroes in English football during eight years with the Hammers between 1968-76.
The documentary traces Best’s journey from Bermuda to English football’s top flight, where he rose to prominence with West Ham United. Facing open racism while performing at the highest level of the game, Best not only broke barriers but excelled, scoring 58 goals in 218 appearances and becoming a symbol of resilience, excellence, and change.
Featuring newly uncovered archival footage and exclusive interviews, the film includes appearances by Harry Redknapp, Kasey Keller, Les Ferdinand, Viv Anderson, and Ian Wright, among others. Together, they reflect on Best’s impact across generations and continents, and on football’s ongoing journey toward greater inclusion and equity.
The film will premiere at Sadlers Wells East, located at East Bank, the city’s newest cultural quarter at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, on Wednesday 25 March 2026, kicking off a one-week run of screenings.