Copa 71
| Copa 71 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Rachel Ramsay James Erskine |
| Produced by | Serena Williams |
| Starring | Brandi Chastain Alex Morgan Elena Schiavo Elba Selva Carol Wilson |
Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Copa 71 is a 2023 documentary film. The film follows the history of the 1971 Women's World Cup.[1][2][3][4]
Release[edit]
The film had its UK Premiere at the BFI London Film Festival on 8 October 2023.[5] It has been selected for the Hebden Bridge Film Festival (HBFF) 2024, where it is set to be the opening night film in March 2024. Alongside the screening is a planned Q&A with some of the Lost Lionesses; sports historians; and Issy Pollard, an England footballer from Hebden Bridge.[6]
Reception[edit]
The movie got a mostly positive reception from critics.[7][8][9][10]
References[edit]
- ^ Williams, Madison (February 19, 2023). "Serena, Venus Williams to Produce Film on Groundbreaking 1971 Women's World Cup". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ Ravindran, Manori (26 July 2023). "A Pioneering Women's World Cup Was Erased From History. Fifty Years Later, a TIFF Documentary Is Making It Right (EXCLUSIVE)".
- ^ Hall, Matthew (September 8, 2023). "Copa 71: when 112,500 fans packed out the unofficial Women's World Cup final" – via The Guardian.
- ^ "COPA 71: "This film will change perceptions of women's football"". October 5, 2023.
- ^ "BFI London Film Festival".
- ^ "Hebden Bridge Film Festival".
- ^ Fienberg, Daniel (September 7, 2023). "'Copa 71' Review: A Little-Known Women's Soccer Milestone Gets a Captivating Closer Look".
- ^ Saito, Stephen (September 8, 2023). "'Copa 71' Review: Soccer Doc Sheds Light on a Women's World Cup That Took Place Two Decades Before Many Realize".
- ^ Gates, Taylor (September 7, 2023). "'Copa 71' Review: Solid Soccer Doc Explores Historic Moment in Women's Sports | TIFF 2023". Collider.
- ^ Halligan2023-09-07T22:45:00+01:00, Fionnuala. "'Copa 71': Toronto Review". Screen.
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