The Boxer from Somewhere Else: The Ken Buchanan Story Hits VUE Cinemas on October 10th

A deeply personal new documentary film, The Boxer from Somewhere Else: The Ken Buchanan Story, is set to be released in selected VUE cinemas across the UK this autumn. The film marks the culmination of a 15-year labour of love by Edinburgh filmmaker Jamie Steedman, who first began filming with Buchanan in 2010–2011.

The film, written & directed by Steedman, charts the extraordinary rise of Ken Buchanan, the Portobello- born boxer who became a world lightweight champion in 1970 and went on to be celebrated as one of Britain’s finest fighters. Through rare archival footage, animation, interviews, and unseen material, the documentary paints a vivid portrait of a man whose journey from humble beginnings to international stardom captured the imagination of a nation.

The release comes at a poignant time, following the passing of Buchanan in 2023, and serves both as a tribute to his sporting achievements and a reflection on his lasting cultural legacy in Edinburgh and beyond.

“Ken Buchanan was more than a world champion,” says director Jamie Steedman. “He was a symbol of resilience and pride for Scotland, and his story deserves to be remembered on the big screen.”

The Boxer from Somewhere Else will screen at VUE London Shepherd’s Bush, Cheshire Oaks, Manchester Printworks, Edinburgh Ocean Terminal, Edinburgh Omni Centre, and Glasgow St Enoch, with more cinemas to follow.

• Ken Buchanan (1945–2023) was a world lightweight boxing champion from Portobello, Edinburgh. Known for his technical skill, determination, and sportsmanship, Buchanan became a British and European champion before winning the world lightweight title in 1970. He remains one of Scotland and Britain’s most celebrated boxing legends.
• The Film: The Boxer from Somewhere Else: The Ken Buchanan Story is a feature-length documentary directed by Edinburgh filmmaker Jamie Steedman. The project began in 2010–2011, when Steedman first filmed Buchanan, and has been a 15-year labour of love, combining rare archival footage, animation, interviews, and behind-the-scenes insight to capture both the man and the athlete.
• Screenings: The film will premiere at Vue London Shepherd’s Bush, Manchester Printworks, Cheshire Oaks, Edinburgh Omni, Edinburgh Ocean Terminal, Glasgow St Enoch on October 10th, 2025, with further UK screenings planned.
• Filmmaker: Jamie Steedman is an Edinburgh-based director, producer, and documentary filmmaker with a passion for telling Scottish stories. This is his most personal project to date, reflecting years of dedication to documenting Buchanan’s life and legacy.
• Images & Multimedia: High-resolution stills, film poster, and clips are available on request.