Black Flash

The story of Laurie Cunningham, the first black footballer to play for England

About Black Flash

"Black Flash" is a planned feature film, written by Daniel Fajemisin Duncan and to be directed by Gabe and Ben Turner. It broadly fits into the genre of a race biopic. The directors have produced or directed many theatrically released films, such as: "In the Hands of the Gods", "Piggy", "One Direction 3D", "JLS 3D", "The Class of ’92" and many more.

Black Flash is planned to be produced by Roker 37 Limited, which is the company into which investors will be investing. Roker 37 also intends to provide production services for other feature films.

Black Flash will tell the story of Laurie Cunningham, the first black footballer to play for England: a shy dreamer blessed with breathtaking ability, who became an icon, if not a champion, and died tragically before his time. On the surface Laurie was exuberant and played with a mesmerizing freedom and grace. Inside though, he was quiet and complex and it is this dichotomy that will define his story.

"Black Flash" is intended as a theatrical release that will be shown in cinemas worldwide before becoming available on DVD, VOD and TV. The company’s aim is for the film to achieve both critical and commercial success.

Investment Offer

99.9999% of equity is on offer for a maximum investment of £3,000,000. The majority of the funds (92%) will be allocated to two main uses: (a) the production of the film and (b) the provision of production services to third parties. The rest of the funds (8%) will be allocated to cover the expenses of the offer. The Minimum Total Subscription (being £3,000,000) would allow the company to produce the Film.

The Company’s share capital is split into A Shares which are held by the Directors and B Shares which are being offered to Investors. If successful, it is intended that shareholders will receive a return on their investment over several years following the three year EIS period.  100% of the profits of the company will be returned to ‘B’ shareholders for any profits up to 100% of the value of the shares invested. For any profits above this level, ‘B’ shareholders have the right to 25% of the profits.

Exit Strategy

After three years, the directors intend to seek the view of shareholders regarding the provision of a means of realising their investment. The directors may seek a trading facility for the Company’s shares, or there may be a number of alternatives available, such as the sale of part of the whole of the Company, the purchase by the Company of the B shares held by shareholders, the introduction of new investors or the sale of the Company’s assets and subsequent distribution of proceeds Shareholders. Other opportunities may also arise over the next three years, and the directors will consider the most appropriate method having regard to the Company’s position and requirements as the time, and make a recommendation to the Shareholders.