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'Being AP' premiered at Toronto Film Festival 2015, and documents one of Northern Ireland's greatest ever sportsmen during his last racing season. The... story of AP's final season is a fascinating mix of sacrifice, doubt, decisions, triumphs and failures, injury and ultimately, finding a way to leave the stage. With unprecedented access to a top athlete, the film tracks all the elements that make up McCoy's life. We see him in action at racecourses across the UK and Ireland. We are with him at the Cheltenham Festival and Aintree. We see him struggling with injury at home, setting himself new targets and grappling with the decision whether to retire or not. We track the successful early part of the season, when AP harbours the outrageous idea of riding 300 winners in a season. We see the shattering effect of injury on body and psyche. We witness the torment of deciding whether this is to be his last season, and we are there as he goes through the public agony of playing out his retirement in public. And then it's no more. Our cast is the team around him; the billionaire owner, JP McManus, the trainers, the fellow jockeys that make up that unique band of brothers, and above all, his wife Chanelle, who has lived through everything at his side. This is far from just being a story about racing, although there will certainly never be another AP McCoy. It is about universal themes, recognisable to the widest audience; relationships, decisions, sacrifices. Show More
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the physical and mental toll of his career.

Being AP provides viewers with an intimate look into the life of AP McCoy, one of Northern Ireland's greatest sportsmen, as he embarks on his final racing season. The film takes audiences on a journey, showcasing the sacrifices, doubts, decisions, triumphs, and failures that make up McCoy's last season.

Through unprecedented access, viewers are able to witness McCoy in action at racecourses across the UK and Ireland, as he navigates the challenges and pressure of the sport. From the prestigious Cheltenham Festival to the iconic Aintree racecourse, McCoy's determination and resilience are on full display.

However, Being AP goes beyond the racecourse, delving into the personal side of McCoy's life. The film explores his struggles with injury, as he works tirelessly to overcome physical setbacks and set new goals for himself. Audiences also get a glimpse into the mental toll of his successful career, as McCoy grapples with the question of when to gracefully step away from the spotlight.

Ultimately, Being AP is a compelling and captivating documentary that offers an insightful look into the life of a sports legend. Audiences will be left inspired by McCoy's unwavering dedication and his ability to find a way to leave the stage on his own terms.

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