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Bend It Like Beckham
Her dad said no because he'd been hurt before. Sometimes 'no' is fear wearing a strict face. ⚽ #BendItLikeBeckham
Who it's for
Bend It Like Beckham gives a joyful, low-stakes shape to a common bicultural struggle: loving your family and culture while wanting a life they don't yet understand.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Directed by Gurinder Chadha, Bend It Like Beckham follows Jess Bhamra, an 18-year-old British Indian Punjabi Sikh in Hounslow, London, who loves football despite her traditional parents' disapproval. When Jules, a player on a local women's team, invites her to try out, Jess joins the team in secret under cover of a summer job, coached by Joe.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: A racist slur and family conflict.
Age: PG-13 (MPAA; UK 12)
Between me and the other world there is ever an unasked question:W. E. B. Du Bois, The Souls of Black Folk
