Bath City Women Bend it Like Beckham as part of Bath Film Festival

Join us in Charlie’s Bar on 23rd October for a special screening of Bend It Like Beckham alongside ‘Local Lionesses’, a short documentary made last season about Bath City Women.

As part of the Bath Film festival and more than 20 years after its release, Bend It Like Beckham remains one of Britain’s best-loved coming-of-age films. Jess and Jules’ determination to play football on their own terms inspired a generation and helped change perceptions of the women’s game.

Paired with Local Lionesses, the story comes closer to home with this short documentary which follows Bath City Women’s Team, celebrating the commitment, friendships and determination that continue to drive women’s football at grassroots level.

Following the screenings, hear from members of Bath City Women’s Team as they discuss their experiences of the game today. From balancing work, study and training to the opportunities and challenges facing women’s football, the conversation will explore how much has changed since Bend It Like Beckham first reached our screens, and what still needs to change.

This event brings together a film that inspired a generation with the voices of players shaping the game today.

For more information and tickets, visit Bath Box Office