Ben Stokes, the exceptional cricket player, talks about his battles with mental illness in his feature film “Phoenix From The Ashes.” The film about Sam Mendes gives directors Chris Grubb and Luke Mellows unprecedented access to Ben’s life through interviews and analysis. Ben Andrew Stokes OBE is a cricketer and the captain of the England Test squad.
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Ben Stokes, the cricket captain for England, is featured in the deeply personal documentary Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes, which is available on Prime Video. The one-off programme was developed in collaboration with Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, who also conducts an on-screen interview with Stokes.
Phoenix from the Ashes Plot:
The plot follows Ben Stokes, England’s Test captain, as he discusses the highs and lows of his illustrious cricket career in a series of interviews. The documentary traces Ben’s career, highlighting his high points, including as his World Cup victory and his heroics against Australia at Headingley in the Ashes, as well as his low points, which came at a high personal cost and required him to take time away from the game.
Phoenix from the Ashes Trailer:
The programme chronicles Ben Stokes’ incredible cricket career, including his 2019 World Cup victory, and the moment he announced his retirement from the sport to prioritise his mental health after his father passed away from brain cancer.
On Friday, August 26, 2022, a unique documentary titled Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes will be made available to viewers globally on Prime Video.
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