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You can tell that the creators of this film were not outside of the community. yet its intended for you but so many other people love it. they do, and i think thats one of the things i didnt realise. what i love about this, and thats very special, is that people from marginalised communities can see that even if its not their own culture. its notjust about the south asian community, its interracial relationships, socioeconomics, integration into community, racial abuse, exclusion. and its about ...

Humour, and educated. its the best day of your life? i want more than this. you dont have to just be one thing, you can be multiple things and thats what the film really explores. for so many women across society, it is, you are there has to be a label for it. i think what bend it like beckham does is showcase that intersectionality. jess is british asian but loves football. she respects, loves and is proud of her culture, she is all those things, she doesnt fit in one box. we have so many eleme...

This is me on the screen. and shes found her people. maybe i can find my people. i didnt know it at the time when i watched the film but it is such an important and quite emotional part of my football story. i love it. there are still so few films with british south asian people in them, let alone about football. what did it mean to you when you first watched it? i remember seeing women in shorts and tops and i thought it was - so cool, it was possible. as a kid your imagination takes you. it ma...

Thats one of my favourite scenes. that particular photo is really interesting because its almost like, not an aerial view, but a top view in the dressing room and it says, that belongs there. thatjuxtaposition of the sari and what we perceive as a juxtaposition, belongs there. she is an integral part of the team. and her team—mates have questions for her. what to say love match mean? so can you marry a white boy? white, no. black, definitely not. it bridges gaps, which sport is wonderfulfor. f...