Finding Jack Charlton

A beautifully realised tribute to one of the absolute greats of English football - and yet in tandem, the most heartbreaking representation of dementia since Florian Zeller's 'The Father'.

They don't make footballers - or, frankly, people - like Jackie Charlton anymore. In a world of spineless, pandering yes people lapping up the kool aid, Jack Charlton was more than a breath of fresh air - he was an essential presence with an unmatched charisma in the world of sport. Losing Jack Charlton (and, for similar reasons - Shane MacGowan) almost feels like an ascension of the unique greats the rest of us conformist mortals aren't privy to.

Watch this film. Even if you don't know about football, or who Jack Charlton is.

After struggling throughout to remember his own most iconic milestones - The moment he recognised Paul McGrath is one of the single most beautiful instances ever captured on film.

Yes You could argue the subject and times were almost an open goal but this is exceptionally well done. It doesn't back off his dementia or the faults and failings of both Jack and the team but also captures the time. Great editing and stringing together of a huge variety of source material. One of the weirdest things is where they combine the Romania penalty shoot out with Lankum's version, of 'the wild rover' .. Much like David O'Leary taking the peno.. Shouldn't work.. But does!

Jackie Charlton contributed to the peace process by bolstering Ireland's self esteem when it was in tatters. His decline into dementia was heartbreaking. Please stop heading the ball.

This documentary takes you on a rollercoaster of how and Englishman restored pride and self respect of the Irish . He used football as a means to an end . Please watch wonderfully put together.

I remember fondly as a child and teenager watching Ireland play in Italy and USA. To see this kind of insight into not only the soccer side but also how Ireland was struggling during these times was done superbly. Very insightful documentary and very touching. To see the effects of dementia on such an amazing colourful character is very sad to see but it is portrayed extremely well and this film brings you through a great journey. A truly great tribute and story very well told