Big Smooth

Being best friends with Neil from a young age I expected to be biased or even critical of the documentary, but I had no reason to be any of these. Being either involved or part of Neil's life growing up and spending time together as mates whenever possible (between Neil's travels and work) I was apprehensive of how the film would portray Neil and the life he had. On watching the Premier I was blown away by the sett out and content that Paul Stainthorpe and the team have used and produced a great, true, funny and emotional documentary.

Before the film started Paul Stainthorpe introduced everyone and stated "if you feel like laughing, then laugh - If you feel like whooping, then whoop and if you feel like crying, then cry". What he should of stated is "when you laugh - when you whoop and when you cry" because this is guaranteed when watching this true, funny and emotional film.

Brilliant work and a must watch.

Just been to watch the premiere at the Gala theatre in Neil's hometown of Durham, the film was a brilliant tribute to a well remembered man, striking attention to detail with some brilliant interviews from some key people from Neil's sadly short but very fulfilled life.

Can always remember seeing Neil in and around Durham back in the 90's / early 00's, especially in Cafe Rock with his mates drinking three bottles at a time!! Didn't realise just how much basketball he played in America and this film totally shows how well respected he was out there not just for his skills but also his kindness and big heart

Bravo to Paul and the team for giving us all an insight into big Neils life.

Big Smooth is a great tribute to Neil and was such a heartwarming watch. It's a documentary that shows you can live your dreams and be successful yet above all else, family and kindness is the most important aspect of life.

Watching this showed more insight into Neil's amazing life and showed what an amazing person he was! It was lovely to listen to so many people who knew him and had stories to tell and it was emotional for everyone in the theatre to see. The producers etc have obviously spent a great deal of time researching and gathering by information for this film and their hard work has paid off.

A great production!

I was fortunate to attend the fantastic premiere of #BigSmoothFilm at the Gala Theatre in Durham. It was a packed house, and the crowd were on the edge of their seats.

Big Smooth is an inspiring tale of kindness, humanity, self-belief and more. The story is well set out, the interviews are clear, the sound crisp and transitions between scenes slick.

I found the film a moving experience and a joy to watch. My thanks go to Paul Stainforth and all involved in supporting this fantastic film. A special mention must also go to the Fingleton family for letting this great story be screened.

I encourage you to watch Big Smooth whenever you have a chance.

I was lucky enough to attend the premiere of this excellent documentary about Neil Fingleton, who found success in America playing basketball and later moved into acting. This was a touching story about someone who turned something that could have been a burden (his record height) into an asset and was the jumping off point for his success.

The film is a good mixture of talking heads of Neil's family and those who knew him through his two fascinating careers and also archive footage of his basketball games. It is both funny and moving and provides a view of someone who was once the tallest man in Britain but was also so much more than that.