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ITV Sets Terry Butcher Documentary ‘Invisible Wounds’ on Former Captain
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ITV Sets Terry Butcher Documentary ‘Invisible Wounds’ on Former Captain

Variety·K.J. Yossman·about 1 month ago
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ITV has commissioned a feature documentary about former England captain Terry Butcher from “McEnroe” producer Sylver Entertainment. Directed by Stuart Burley, “Terry Butcher: Invisible Wounds” will follow Butcher’s journey from extraordinary highs to tragic lows, including the loss of his son Chris, his PTSD and recovery. The doc marks Burley’s directorial feature debut. Butcher is one of soccer’s icons: he captained for England 77 times and led his local team, Ipswich Town, to success on the European stage. But none of that could make up for the personal loss he experienced following the death of his British Army veteran son Chris, who died after experiencing severe PTSD. The film will chart Butcher’s life on and off the pitch, including the profound impact of losing his son, as well as his subsequent work with peer-support organization Combat2Coffee. Popular on Variety “I wore the Three Lions shirt with pride, and I would have given anything for my country,” said Butcher.…

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