# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 28th Annual ROXFILM Festival Opening Night Screening
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: We are opening our 28th Annual Roxbury International Film Festival with two screenings! 

TRANSFORMING THE BEAUTIFUL GAME: THE CLYDE BEST STORY

Directed by Dan Egan (USA, 2026, 99:00 mins)

In 1969, Bermudian teenager Clyde Best broke into England’s First Division Football (Soccer) and became the first Black superstar of football/soccer’s modern television era. Enduring racism while inspiring millions, Best emerged as the Jackie Robinson of English football, breaking barriers through his on-field excellence and quiet resilience. Overcoming adversity, inspiring a generation of young Black athletes, and later starring in the North American Soccer League, he has left an influence that still echoes across the global game. Featuring Clyde Best himself alongside notable interviewees such as Sir Geoff Hurst, Ian Wright, John Barnes, and Viv Anderson, "Transforming the Beautiful Game" is the first feature documentary to tell Best’s full story, an untold chapter of Black sporting history and a powerful testament to quiet revolution and lasting legacy. The film combines never-before-seen archival footage, historic match material, and intimate interviews to restore Clyde Best to his rightful place in football history.

Preceded by: 

THE BILL PATTERSON STORY
Directed by Anthony Severo. (USA, 2026, 15:57 mins)

This is the untold story of Bill Patterson, who dedicated seven decades to public service in Oakland and, along the way, mentored some of the greatest people who ever lived—Curt Flood, Bill Russell, Joe Morgan—champions who changed the world, even as forces worked to destroy the Black community he served.

Followed by:

Post-film panel discussion with the filmmakers, including Anthony Severo and Barry Gardin (BILL PATTERSON), Clyde Best, Ade Coker, and Dan Egan (CLYDE BEST), and Roxbury native, Tony D. Head.

Get your tickets on our website at https://www.roxfilmfest.com/films-and-events/2026/opening

We look forward to seeing you there!!! Happy Festival Week~
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brookline/28th-annual-roxfilm-festival-opening-night-screening/200030172336640
- **Event Categories**: festivals, sports, entertainment, football, business
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 15

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Brookline
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
- **lat**: 42.33929
- **long**: -71.09405
- **full address**: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave,Boston, Massachusetts, Brookline, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is 28th Annual ROXFILM Festival Opening Night Screening being held?
  - **A:** 28th Annual ROXFILM Festival Opening Night Screening takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 465 Huntington Ave,Boston, Massachusetts, Brookline, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing 28th Annual ROXFILM Festival Opening Night Screening?
  - **A:** 28th Annual ROXFILM Festival Opening Night Screening is organized by Roxbury International Film Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** 28th Annual ROXFILM Festival Opening Night Screening is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brookline, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 28th Annual ROXFILM Festival Opening Night Screening sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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