Kirkcaldy Man

Who is Jocky Wilson? 20 years ago every child in Kirkcaldy, a blue collar town at the Scottish coast, could answer this question. He was one of the best darts players ever, world champion in 1982 and 1989 - a hero.
In search of the myth Jocky Wilson, the film follows the forces that shape his hometown and its inhabitants. In the former industrial hotspot, former labourers are now unemployed, or had to swap the helmet for the headset in a call center.
An Edinburgh College of Art Production

[@seancampbell9740]

Sad but very true..very emotional and just the way it was so long jocky you were one of the best 👌

[@lewstone1934]

One of the finest documentaries on youtube; human, thoughtful and poetic. The kind of lyrical approach you once got on tv back in the 60s and early 70s - now extremely rare. Well-done.

[@arejaycee5704]

Great memories of watching Jocky win his first World Title with my late father. Lovely tribute to the man.

[@Reentko]

A masterpiece.

[@datsweetsansabooty]

Beautifully done, I like your voice.

[@devjames4083]

Brilliant film, i have tears in my eye. I went to Kirkcaldy today to view a flat, might relocate there, after spent 3 yrs in Edinburgh. Jock is akways on my mind, 86-89 I watched him as a student in NI

[@badmattam]

A nicely shot and sensitively made film/tribute to Jocky. A little snapshot of Kirkcaldy, my home town, and her people too. Thank you.

[@andrewfitzgerald5576]

I have watched this film a few times. I had never taken any notice of the number of views or who had made it. It clearly appeared on my suggested playlist, and it queued up and then played. I suppose.. . I had always presumed it was made by some avant-garde, Ken Loach, famous type. Every time I hear someone refer to Kirkcaldy... I hear it in your voice.. I was listening to Billy Connolly today and he referred to Kirkcaldy, as he might. It reminded me of this documentary, I looked it up thinking I might find it on BBC or something. and it led me to here. Well done. lewstone1934 the other commenter is correct

[@prohorizon1853]

Thanks for this.

[@docskate4312]

Thanks for this great great one. The man was unique. Alba gu bràth. Greetz from Germany

[@andicampbell8621]

How`s yer sair elbow? 🤡

[@Chaosticsoda]

Jockey Wilson is a fucking legend.

[@gliedermartin]

thanx for the subtitles, I'm german, so i can understand the slightly scottish accent

[@elevendarter]

Awesome documentary. Thanks for the subtitles, I wouldn't understand much of it otherwise.

[@flatliner3802]

Love this documentary beautifully done

[@Dave-gf6ur]

Well done for keeping him alive……

[@derrako7545]

I remember seeing his son fighting outside Tesco's with a security guard

[@robinroberts568]

Perhaps you could do one on lord lucan next time

[@flatliner3802]

Love this documentary beautifully done