Independent British distributors Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment have detailed their upcoming Blu-ray of James Erskine's documentary feature
From the Ashes (2011), which is set to be released on May 30th.
Narrated by Tom Hardy (Christopher Nolan's
Inception),
From The Ashes is the uplifting and remarkable tale of a summer that changed England forever. July 1981, rioting and discontent rule the streets of Britain. Meanwhile, on the playing fields, England are 1-0 down after two tests against the old enemy, Australia; and Ian Botham, their iconic all-rounder, has resigned as English captain, moments before being pushed. With English cricket on the brink, bookmakers offer odds of 500-1 against an English win in the 3rd Test. Yet, a reinvigorated Ian Botham refuses to lie down and rediscovers his cavalier flair in a series of match-winning performances that enthral a nation and see the Ashes retained.
Special features:
- Sir Ian Botham Extended Interview
- 3 x Mini Features: The Ashes, Playing For Your Country, World Series Cricket
- Blu-Ray Exclusive Extended Interviews: Mike Brearley, Bob Willis, Rod Marsh.