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Short Film "Wonderkid" Reveals The Struggle Of A Closeted Soccer Star

Chris Mason plays a pro player grappling with his sexuality.

Director Rhys Chapman's short Wonderkid follows a closeted soccer player (Chris Mason) struggling to come to terms with his sexuality while coping with the stresses of the game.

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It's part of Pride Sports' Football v Homophobia campaign raising awareness about the lack of LGBT athletes on the professional level, and has the support of Adidas, Ian McKellen and Stephen Fry.

"Football is the most watched and played sport in the world," Chapman told I.D. "I find it embarrassing that football as an institution is so far behind everyone else in accepting the gay community."

Wonderkid premiered at the Odeon in Leciester Square prior to the start of the Premier League season and is now available online.

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