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- Luchadoras. by Calvo, Paola,film director.; Jasim, Patrick,film director.; Pragda (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by Pragda in 2021.An intimate portrait of three courageous female Luchadoras (wrestlers) from Ciudad Juárez. Despite being surrounded by machismo, they redefine the image of women in Mexico.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Americans.; Foreign study.; Latin America.; Physical education and training.; Gender identity.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Mexico.; Women athletes.;
- The First Women. by Yañez, Adriana,film director.; Pragda (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by Pragda in 2024.Unveiling the lives of women in Rio de Janeiro's suburbs, nearing their 60s, who were the foundation of Brazil's first women's soccer team. Despite their global football journeys in the 80s and 90s with the national team, their stories remained untold, yielding minimal financial returns. Post-retirement, they navigate informal jobs like street vending, Uber driving, and coaching soccer in social projects. The film intimately explores their present-day routines, reflecting on unrealized dreams, memory, choices, and aging. Amidst their routine, their decades-long friendship shines through, challenging the neglect of these pioneering players in Brazil's football history.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Latin America.; Foreign study.; Physical education and training.; Documentary films.; Women's studies.; Current affairs.; Sports.; Biography.; Football.; Brazil.; Soccer.; Women athletes.; Black people--Latin America..;
- Football Under Cover. by Najafi, Ayat,film director.; Assmann, David,film director.; Under the Milky Way (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Originally produced by Under the Milky Way in 2008.Set against cultural and societal contrasts, this documentary captures the challenges of organizing an exhibition soccer match between an Iranian women's team and a German women's team. It reveals the logistical and emotional hurdles faced as players navigate strict regulations and gender norms in Iranian society. Through candid moments on and off the field, we see the significance of the game to the players and fans, showcasing the unifying power of sports.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Documentary films.; Health.; Social sciences.; Physical education and training.; Foreign study.; Gender identity.; Homosexuality.; Documentary films.; Middle East.; Women's studies.; LGBTQ.; Current affairs.; Women athletes.; Soccer.; Iran.; Germany.;
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