Copa 71 Explained

Copa 71 is a 2023 documentary film. The film follows the history of the 1971 Women's World Cup.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Release

Copa 71 had its world premiere at the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival on 7 September 2023.^[4] The film had its UK Premiere at the 2023 BFI London Film Festival on 8 October 2023.^{[5] [6]} Its wide release began on 8 March 2024.^[7] 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.^[8]

Reception

The movie got an overwhelmingly positive reception from critics.^{[9] [10] [11] [12]}

Notes and References

1. Serena, Venus Williams to Produce Film on Groundbreaking 1971 Women's World Cup. Madison. Williams. February 19, 2023. Sports Illustrated.
2. Web site: A Pioneering Women's World Cup Was Erased From History. Fifty Years Later, a TIFF Documentary Is Making It Right (Exclusive). Manori. Ravindran. 26 July 2023.
3. Web site: Copa 71: when 112,500 fans packed out the unofficial Women's World Cup final. Matthew. Hall. September 8, 2023. The Guardian.
4. Web site: Copa 71 . . 28 August 2024 . en.
5. Web site: BFI London Film Festival. .
6. Web site: Howard . Laura . COPA 71: "This film will change perceptions of women's football" . Since 71 . 5 October 2023.
7. News: Bradshaw . Peter . Copa 71 review – riveting story of Women's World Cup goes way beyond football . . 6 March 2024.
8. Web site: Hebden Bridge Film Festival.
9. Web site: 'Copa 71' Review: A Little-Known Women's Soccer Milestone Gets a Captivating Closer Look. Daniel. Fienberg. . September 7, 2023.
10. Web site: 'Copa 71' Review: Soccer Doc Sheds Light on a Women's World Cup That Took Place Two Decades Before Many Realize. Stephen. Saito. September 8, 2023.
11. Web site: 'Copa 71' Review: Solid Soccer Doc Explores Historic Moment in Women's Sports | TIFF 2023. Taylor. Gates. September 7, 2023. Collider.
12. Web site: 'Copa 71': Toronto Review. Fionnuala. Halligan2023-09-07T22:45:00+01:00. Screen.