23-05-2025
Dumfries screening for film about Scotland fan who cycled 800 miles to Euro 2024
Make It To Munich tells the story of promising footballer Ethan Walker who made the epic journey just months after suffering life-threatening injuries.
A film about a Scotland fan who cycled 800 miles to Euro 2024 in Germany is to get a special screening in Dumfries.
Make It To Munich tells the story of promising footballer Ethan Walker who suffered life-threatening injuries – including multiple fractures and two brain haemorrhages – after a road traffic accident while on a football scholarship in America.
With the help of pioneering surgeon professor Gordon Mackay, he decided to cycle from Hampden for Scotland's opening match against Germany in Euro 2204, which was just after his accident.
And Scotland captain Andy Robertson gave him the match pennant to carry on his back and deliver in time for the big game.
He was joined on the 800-mile journey by Gordon, Scotland fan Stephen Collie and the film's director Martyn Robertson.
Make It To Munich will be shown at the Robert Burns Centre in Dumfries on Thursday at 7.30pm.
As well as watching the documentary, people will also be able to hear from Gordon, Martyn Robertson and former Gretna player Kenny Deuchar, who is a qualified doctor.
Martyn said: 'Make it to Munich is a film that will attract cinema goers, Scottish football fans and cyclists in equal measure – it's a celebration of all things Scottish and follows the journey of an inspirational young person.
"I'm delighted to be travelling with the film and our special guests to meet audiences around Scotland.
"Come along and watch the film and take part in a unique conversation between the cast, myself and a local sporting legend.'
