Copa 71

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Copa 71

2024

1h 31m

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The extraordinary story of the 1971 Women's World Cup, which was held in Mexico City and witnessed by more than 100,000 fans. This landmark tournament was dismissed by FIFA and written out of sports history -- until now. COPA 71 weaves together dazzling archival footage and interviews with the former players.

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Critics Consensus

Copa 71 uses the real-life saga of a group of pioneering athletes to shine a light on a chapter from sports history that's as infuriating as it is inspiring.

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Thelma Adams

AARP Movies for Grownups

Jun 28, 2024

5/5

Gooooaaaallll!

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Peyton Robinson

RogerEbert.com

Jun 24, 2024

3.5/4

[S]tirring, exciting, and lively, a kinetic tale that finally spotlights the revolutionary event that didn’t quite turn the tide but certainly started the wave.

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Dan Einav

Financial Times

Jun 20, 2024

4/5

With this poignant tribute, however, the legacy of that glorious summer should finally get the recognition it deserves — even if, according to the film, to this day Fifa still refuses to acknowledge the legitimacy of the tournament.

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Loren King

Newport This Week (RI)

Aug 30, 2024

An extraordinary and important sports and history documentary.

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Jim Schembri

jimschembri.com

Aug 22, 2024

2.5/5

As incomplete a portrait as it is, there’s no arguing the bravery of the players and the statement they made at the beginning of feminism’s most formative decade.

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Joel Copling

Spectrum Culture

Jun 27, 2024

The malevolent hypocrisy of many actions we see in Copa 71 are righteously angering, but here is a documentary that channels its anger toward setting right the official record.

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kathleen H

@Histy Aug 4, 2026

Copa 71 is one of the most inspiring, moving, and infuriating documentaries I’ve ever seen. I had no idea this incredible chapter of sports history had been erased for so long. The archival footage is phenomenal, the women are unforgettable, and their stories are told with such heart and dignity. You don’t have to be a soccer fan to love this film. It’s about courage, resilience, and finally giving these pioneers the recognition they deserve. Absolutely outstanding!!

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Tyler G

@tylergross121 Mar 10, 2025

A gorgeous documentary. It perfectly captures a moment in time through the voices that were there. Lovely. Highly recommended for even people who are not soccer fans. One of the best, most heartfelt documentaries I have ever watched.

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Ben W

@Username618 Dec 27, 2024

No option to delete. Put the stars in the middle. sorry. Today was a Sunday 16.2.25ce

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Synopsis

The extraordinary story of the 1971 Women's World Cup, which was held in Mexico City and witnessed by more than 100,000 fans. This landmark tournament was dismissed by FIFA and written out of sports history -- until now. COPA 71 weaves together dazzling archival footage and interviews with the former players.

Director: Rachel Ramsay, James Erskine
Producer: Victoria Gregory, Jannat Gargi, Anna Godas
Screenwriter: Rachel Ramsay, James Erskine, Victoria Gregory
Distributor: Greenwich Entertainment
Production Co: Dogwoof, Westbrook Studios, New Black Films
Genre: Documentary, History, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 21, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 21, 2024
Runtime: 1h 31m

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