A Kickstarter campaign is currently under way to begin editing and post-production for the documentary film, The Beautiful Game.
The movie tells a story about the impact of soccer on women in South Africa-- who use their love for the sport to challenge gender discrimination, homophobia, gender-based violence and deep rooted cultural stereotyping - and demonstrate soccer soccer's ability to transcend all boundaries and create change in the world.
The incredible athletes play not only for the love of the game, but also for the dream that it may help liberate women throughout the world from rape, violence and severe social prejudices. The Beautiful Game explores how the women battle gender norms, homophobia and discrimination in a society that believes that “football makes you lesbian.”
"A lot of women soccer players are being killed because they say, 'We'll show you that you are a woman,'" says Titie, a veteran player.
According to Director/Producer, Danny Turken, "Our goal is to reach as many people as possible. The Beautiful Game is more than an exhilarating soccer documentary. It's a catalyst for motivating social change-- it's a call to action."
With an award-winning team including Executive Producers, Oscar nominated and multi-Emmy award-winner Sam Pollard and W. Wilder Knight, Outreach Producer, Dollena Campbell as well as a long list of partners, including Women's Soccer United and Grassroot Soccer and international athlete Ambassadors, Qiana Martin, Johanna Lohman and André Akpan, The Beautiful Game is clearly on its way into our hearts and hopefully onto the big screen.
Two Athletes Join as "Official Ambassadors" of The Beautiful Game in support to say no to Corrective Rape, Homophobia, and Violence:
Qiana Martin and Joanna Lohman.
Joanna's quote (professional soccer athlete and proud out athlete):
I am proud to support the powerful documentary, The Beautiful Game. As a passionate female soccer player, I know first hand the benefits of playing sport. I admire the young ladies of The Beautiful Game for their strength, determination, and fearlessness in the face of adversity. These women are confronting negative stereotypes associated with female athletes and building awareness around issues which are common in so many countries. This documentary will be a positive step forward in affecting change.
"A lot of women soccer players are being killed because they say 'We'll show you that you are a woman.'" -- Titie
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