Haxey Hood | A short documentary

For 650 years, two rival Lincolnshire villages have met to play a game led by an enigmatic character known as 'The Fool'. In 2020, a new 'Fool' was elected for the first time in a quarter of a century. From now on, every January, James Chatwin will make a fool of himself. A short documentary about community and tradition. Made in 2020 on location in Lincolnshire, England. Shot by Ed Moore Sound by Gary W Hartley Edited and directed by Chris Boyd