Salon Pictures feature documentary about the maverick soccer player Paul Gascoigne| known both for his sublime soccer skills on the pitch and his self-destructive
behavior off the field. Gascoigne| which is directed by Jane Preston ( Graffiti Wars )| and produced by Salon s Nick Taussig and Paul Van Carter| is built around
an extensive interview with Gascoigne| and accompanied by archive material showing career highlights| and interviews with those who knew him| and those he played
with or against. Gascoigne rose from poverty-stricken beginnings in North-East England to forge a stellar career with a ferocious free kick and the ability to
dribble past entire teams. The film is not only a sports biographical documentary| but also a compelling narrative-driven character study and cinematic portrayal of