The untold story of Richie McCaw, from his humble New Zealand childhood to becoming a legendary All Black and arguably the greatest player in modern rugby history. Charting his final season and record-breaking world cup campaign, it’s an insightful and often inspiring story, told through archive footage, candid interviews, and dramatic rugby action. An incredible look at what it takes to be a true sporting champion and must-see for all rugby fans.

See it at the Picturehouse Central, London with a special Q&A on 31st January.

Available on digital download 3rd February and DVD 6th February.

Richie McCaw (New Zealand All Blacks captain, two-time Rugby World Cup winner)

Dan Carter (New Zealand All Blacks international, two-time Rugby World Cup winner)

Christian Cullen (New Zealand All Blacks international, Sky Sports commentator)

Rod Kafer (Australia international, Fox Sports commentator)

Written & Directed by:
Michelle Walshe (feature debut) &
Justin Pemberton (The Golden Hour, Is She or Isn’t He?, The Nuclear Comeback)

TBC

Chasing Great follows All Black Rugby legend, Richie McCaw, through his final season as he attempts to guide New Zealand to an unprecedented, back-to-back double of World Cup victories.

Woven through that final season, this astonishing documentary film tells the story of Richie’s life. With unique access to Richie and a remarkable family video archive, Chasing Great is the story of how a shy farm boy went on to become one the greatest and most respected Rugby Union players of all time.

It takes the audience inside Richie’s world, that of a dedicated professional sportsman. What emerges is a very personal insight into high level competition, and a psychological profile of the mind of a champion.

Chasing Great doesn’t just tell a remarkable story – like a Hollywood sporting fairytale come to life – it’s also an affecting and brilliantly insightful sports documentary.

With an incredible wealth of footage from both McCaw’s professional and personal life, directors Justin Pemberton and Michelle Walshe succeed in striking a powerful connection with the man behind one of modern sport’s greatest feats.

Packed with incredible rugby action, it delivers all the nail-biting thrills and spills of a great sports movie – with the All Blacks battling their way to becoming the first ever back-to-back World Cup winners – but combined with the footage from McCaw’s childhood and off-the-field moments, the documentary creates an unmatched profile of the commitment, dedication, psychology, and physical excellence that it takes to reach true greatness.

Also exciting is McCaw’s appearance at a one-time-only Q&A session at London’s Picturehouse Central, where he’ll talk about the film and his journey from farm boy to sporting legend.

Chasing Great B-Roll

The McCaws on Father’s Day

Director’s Interview: Justin Pemberton & Michelle Walshe

Richie McCaw Interview

Richie McCaw with Michelle Walsh Interview