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When Jonah got the ball, fans everywhere would sit on the edge of their seats. Kids were hushed, phones were left ringing, sausages were burned and beers were over poured. The first tackler never stood a chance. The question was rather, how many more could he carry over the line with him? Jonah was a 6ft 5inch Tongan warrior that could run 100 meters in under 11 seconds. He was the youngest ever All Black to put on the jersey and holds the record for the most tries scored in world cup history.

Fondly known as “The Big Fella” Jonah stole the hearts of so many with his gentle giant persona … however off the pitch was where he faced his greatest tests. Underscored by incredibly tragic circumstances Jonah’s life was a constant battle of adversity and inner demons which often unfolded in the public eye. This is the definitive, untold documentary on the once in generation athlete, ‘the big fella’, Jonah.

Status: In Production

A Sylver Entertainment & Tahi production

Sales: Dogwoof

Directors: Gavin FitzGerald & Vea Mafile’o