The new Lomu documentary has its first official trailer live, offering a close‑up on the All Black icon’s meteoric rise and personal struggles. Dogwoof released the clip, highlighting the Tongan‑born star’s power on the field and the challenges he faced off it.
The teaser mixes archival match footage with intimate interviews, painting Jonah Lomu as both an unstoppable athlete and a human being dealing with health battles that would later define his legacy. Narration underscores the pressure of maintaining his status while supporting his family, a theme that runs throughout the film.
Festival Debut
“Lomu” will premiere at the Sydney Film Festival in June, following an earlier screening at the Dublin Film Festival earlier this year. The documentary is directed by an Irish filmmaker, adding an international perspective to the New Zealand legend’s story.
Fans of rugby and sports biographies will find the film compelling, as it promises to reveal new layers of a player who transcended the game. The timing of the trailer aligns with the festival circuit, giving the documentary a strong platform before wider distribution.
Source: FirstShowing.net
