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episode 85: Neymar: The Perfect Chaos - The Director's Perspective
Neymar: The Perfect Chaos, currently streaming on Netflix, tells the story of the beloved but often criticised footballer Neymar, the highs and lows of his personal life, and his brilliant football career.
Award-winning filmmaker David Charles Rodrigues joins us to discuss the film and reveals how he gained almost full access to Neymar’s life.
During filming of this documentary, David found sides to Neymar that he found surprising. In the process, he managed to build a strong relationship with the player.
We also touch on what it was like working with LeBron James, who serves as Executive Producer on the series, and his athlete empowerment brand Uninterrupted.
Watch the full interview at https://www.alamopictures.co.uk/podcast/neymar-the-perfect-chaos/
“Neymar understood that he really needed to give me everything so that I could tell the best story possible.” - David Charles Rodrigues