Black & Blue: The Paul Canoville Story (2015)

The remarkable life and experience of the first black footballer to play for Chelsea FC, during an era where racial discrimination, bigotry and violence were customary in sport, its fans and Britain. The abuse Paul Canoville faced on and off the pitch is one of the most extreme examples ever known of racism in football. When Paul Canoville stepped out on the pitch for his first Chelsea game on 12th April 1982, its was a day that would not only change his life but would change the history of the club. Paul's struggle paved the way for modern day black athletes to succeed, and black and blue will tell the story in depth.