Examining 'Brand Beckham'

Last updated: 24/08/2007 - 12:40

One-man football superstar phenomenon David Beckham gets the documentary/biography treatment on DVD.

Much has been written about one of England's favourite sons, but there's no disputing the fact that David Beckham is a phenomenon. Perhaps the only man on the planet capable of securing a headline grabbing $250m soccer contract, whilst supposedly at the end of his career!

Follow this link to watch the trailer for David Beckham: Life of an Icon

As 'Brand Beckham' takes up residency in the United States, and David begins the next chapter of his football career with LA Galaxy, fans back home can catch up on his incredible life story with the release on DVD of the documentary: David Beckham ? Life of an Icon, from Liberation Entertainment.

As well as highlighting some of the most amazing moments in football history this DVD will give the viewer a unique chance to look into the lifestyle of the most famous twosome in the world. With interviews including Sir Bobby Charlton, Eric Cantona and Sir Alex Fergusson; Life of an Icon tells the whole Beckham story, the highs, the lows, the tears and the triumphs.

Jet-Set Lifestyle

His life has been a rollercoaster ride involving soccer bust-ups, a jet-set lifestyle, the worlds' most scrutinised celebrity marriage, fashion faux pars and more money than most people can imagine. Even after over a decade in the spotlight, his amazing talent, growing family and international superstar lifestyle continues to capture the imagination of legions of fans and media worldwide.

This DVD brings David's amazing story right up to date to feature his shining moments from 2007, including being voted 'Britain's Greatest Ambassador', the closing of his final season with Spanish side Real Madrid and being recalled to the England team for the key World Cup qualifying matches. The DVD extras also include a special featurette ?Brand Beckham? and an extended interview with Sir Bobby Charlton.

The chapters on this new DVD 'biography' break down like this: Beckham as a Child Prodigy, Rise to Fame, Changing Lifestyles, Worldwide Appeal, World Cup '98, Rehabilitation, Broken Metatarsal, Fall Out With Alex Ferguson, Move to Madrid, Scandal, World Cup 2006, Move towards Hollywood and the Future and 2007 ? His Greatest Moments.

For more information, visit the official David Beckham website: www.davidbeckham.com

David Beckham ? Life of an Icon is in the shops now, from Liberation Entertainment (RRP: ?10.89).

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