Football star Kalvin Phillips is the subject of a new documentary on Amazon Prime Video. Phillips, one of Manchester City’s best players, will tell his story in “Kalvin Phillips: The Road to City.”
From his early days at the Leeds Academy to Man City’s historic treble (with the Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League), ‘The Road to City’ will chart Phillips’ meteoric rise.
“The documentary paints an intimate portrait of a footballer with deep roots and family values, as it follows his journey to Manchester City and dramatic injury leading up to football’s biggest tournament, the 2022 FIFA World Cup,” the logline reads.
Produced by Neo Studios and recorded over 12 months, the 90-minute feature doc will be released worldwide on Prime on July 19.
“I’m thrilled that my story is being told from behind the scenes to show that there’s a lot more to my life than people see on the surface and on the pitch,” said Phillips. “To show that at the end of the day I’m just a normal person trying to fulfill my dream and do my best and to show how important my family and friends are throughout my career and throughout my life.”
Neo Studios CEO Anouk Mertens said: “Following Kalvin’s journey – over the past few years – we were struck by his drive, determination and skill, even at that young age, and realized he has a really interesting story to tell. had about who he is outside the world. pitch and his difficult upbringing. We were lucky enough to be allowed into his personal life and tell his story as he moved from his beloved home city to Man City.