Our Top Ten Favourite Women’s Sports Documentaries!
The team at Milestone Films is pretty obsessed with sports documentaries - so in the lead up to the FIFA Women’s World Cup, we thought it would be a good idea to share our top ten women’s sports documentaries:
"Maiden" (2019): Chronicles Tracy Edwards' groundbreaking journey as the skipper of the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race.
"Nine for IX" Series (2013): A collection of documentaries celebrating women's sports, including "The Diplomat," "Venus Vs.," and "Pat XO."
"The Will to Fly" (2016): Follows the remarkable journey of aerial skier Lydia Lassila as she overcomes adversity to achieve Olympic gold.
"A League of Their Own" (1992): Though not a documentary, this film portrays the real-life experiences of women in the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II.
"The Heart of the Game" (2005): Offers an intimate look at the Roosevelt High School girls' basketball team and the coach who inspired them.
"Rise of the Wahine" (2014): Chronicles the journey of the University of Hawaii women's volleyball team and their role in advancing women's sports.
"Touch the Wall" (2014): Follows the paths of Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin and her mentor Kara Lynn Joyce on their journey to success.
"Althea" (2014): Explores the life of Althea Gibson, the first African-American woman to win Wimbledon and a trailblazer in tennis.
"LFG" (2021): Offers a powerful look at the fight for equal pay and gender equality in women's soccer, focusing on the U.S. Women's National Team.
"Game Face" (2015): Explores the experiences of LGBTQ athletes, including tennis player Martina Navratilova and basketball player Terrence Clemens.
These documentaries celebrate the accomplishments, challenges, and perseverance of female athletes across a range of sports, offering insight into their remarkable journeys and contributions to the world of sports. Give them a watch!
