Paul Watts

The story is about Donald McGlone, the boy with chocolate fingers (his fingers are made of chocolate). Because he is different, Donald has no friends and other children shun him. He grows up isolated and alone. Later he keeps a low profile working as an elevator operator, wearing gloves to conceal his secret. One day Molly, the girl he secretly adores, is trapped by a huge bear in the office. Donald gets a chance to make his difference become his greatest asset, if he is brave enough to save her. The moral of the story: If you are different, don't worry about what others may think, say or do, just be yourself and your dreams may come true.

Led by the eccentric visionary Freddie Mercury, Queen conquered the world. Who is the man behind the voice and how did a young boy from Zanzibar become The Ultimate Showman?

A documentary that traces the life and career of Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen. Through archival footage, performances, and commentary from critics and collaborators, the film follows his rise from a young immigrant with artistic ambitions to one of rock music’s most electrifying performers. Alongside the story of Queen’s global success and Mercury’s creative genius, the documentary also explores key elements of his personal life, including his relationships, his sexuality, and the challenges of living privately while becoming a global icon. The film reflects on how Mercury’s individuality, theatrical style, and fearless self-expression shaped both his music and his lasting cultural legacy.

Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range - the lead singer of Queen defied the conventions of a typical rock frontman. He paved the way for many contemporary artists to have a more confident and theatrical act which indelibly shaped the next generation of pop and rock music. From working as a baggage handler at Heathrow airport to hiding his HIV diagnosis from the public until just before his death, Mercury's life was filled with adventure, publicity, and perhaps above all, a clear duality. He was both flamboyant and shy, outspoken and intensely private. The illness that claimed his life could never have defined Freddie, and now, years later, his legacy is greater than he could have ever imagined.