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Films · Jun 2021

Skater Girl

Manjari Makijany

The coming-of-age story of Prerna, a teenage girl from a remote village in Rajasthan who discovers skateboarding and challenges traditional gender expectations and social norms. This family-friendly inspirational film explores Indian rural women's educational rights, gender equality, caste system, and the transformative role of sports in women's empowerment through skateboarding.

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Films · Sep 2017

Battle of the Sexes

Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton

A biographical sports drama centered on the famous 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs. Emma Stone portrays tennis legend Billie Jean King, while Steve Carell plays former tennis champion Bobby Riggs. The film deeply explores crucial issues including sports equality, equal pay, women's rights, and LGBTQ+ identity, showcasing a historic showdown that changed both sports history and the trajectory of the women's rights movement.

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Films · Apr 2002

Bend It Like Beckham

Gurinder Chadha

A British comedy-drama about two girls pursuing their football dreams, exploring gender expectations in South Asian immigrant families, cultural conflict, and women's participation in sports. Gurinder Chadha's groundbreaking film profoundly depicts women's struggles and growth in male-dominated sports.

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Films · Jul 1992

A League of Their Own

Penny Marshall

The late Penny Marshall directed this gem about the very first female professional baseball league. Geena Davis stars as the World War II - era catcher fighting the patriarchy, and Tom Hanks plays the cranky team manager with a heart of gold. As inspirational as it is just plain entertaining, the film encourages female viewers young and old to embrace the champion stifled inside each one of us.