The internationally acclaimed biopic of a Bermudian sporting legend, which enthralled local audiences at its Bermuda premiere in April, is coming back after winning over judges as well as crowds at film festivals. Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story will be screened at several shows next month as well as in schools. “He is seen as a civil …
By Owain Johnston-Barnes A documentary about trailblazing Bermudian footballer Clyde Best has won Best International Film at a film festival in Atlanta. Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story was recognised at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival, winning the award during a ceremony at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Centre at Morehouse College on Sunday.
Documentary celebrating Clyde Best, the first Black superstar in English football, earns major recognition in Atlanta. ATLANTA, Georgia — August 31, 2026 — Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has won Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Film Festival in Atlanta, adding another major honor to the documentary chronicling the extraordinary life and legacy of Bermudian football legend Clyde Best, the first Black superstar in …
The documentary Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has been named Audience Favorite at the 2026 Roxbury International Film Festival in New England and has also been nominated for Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Awards in Atlanta. Now in its 28th year, the Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest film festival in New England dedicated to …
The documentary Transforming the Beautiful Game: The Clyde Best Story has been named Audience Favorite at the 2026 Roxbury International Film Festival in New England and has also been nominated for Best International Film at the 2026 BronzeLens Awards in Atlanta. Now in its 28th year, the Roxbury International Film Festival is the largest film festival in New England dedicated to …
Audience Favorite win at Boston’s ROXFILM and Best International Film nomination at Atlanta’s BronzeLens add to the documentary’s growing recognition as its North American festival tour continues.
November 1-8 – Rehoboth Beach, DE (Rehoboth Beach Film Festival) **can announce Sept 1**
Oct 17 – La Grande, OR (Eastern Oregon Film Festival) **can announce Aug 23**
Oct 2-4 – Keene, NH (Monadnock Film Festival)