| Copa 71 | |
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| Directed by | Rachel Ramsay James Erskine |
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| Starring | Brandi Chastain Alex Morgan Elena Schiavo Elba Selva Carol Wilson |
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| Distributed by | Dogwoof |
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| Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
Copa 71 is a 2023 documentary film. The film follows the history of the 1971 Women's World Cup.
Release
Copa 71 had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2023. The film had its UK Premiere at the 2023 BFI London Film Festival on 8 October 2023. Its wide release began on 8 March 2024. It was selected for the Hebden Bridge Film Festival (HBFF) 2024, where it was the opening night film in March 2024. Alongside the screening was a Q&A with some of the Lost Lionesses; sports historians; and Issy Pollard, an England footballer from Hebden Bridge. The film won the Audience award for Best Feature.
Reception
The movie got an overwhelmingly positive reception from critics.
References
- 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". The Guardian.
- ^ Howard, Laura (5 October 2023). "COPA 71: "This film will change perceptions of women's football"". Since 71.
- "Copa 71". TIFF. Retrieved 28 August 2024.
- "BFI London Film Festival". BFI London Film Festival.
- Bradshaw, Peter (6 March 2024). "Copa 71 review – riveting story of Women's World Cup goes way beyond football". The Guardian.
- "Hebden Bridge Film Festival".
- Fienberg, Daniel (September 7, 2023). "'Copa 71' Review: A Little-Known Women's Soccer Milestone Gets a Captivating Closer Look". The Hollywood Reporter.
- 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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