Zanzibar Soccer Queens

Synopsis

Zanzibar Soccer Queens film documents the lives and football activities of Women Fighters, a team of predominantly Muslim women. It presents a community of strong-willed women determined to better their lives and define new identities through playing soccer. Their involvement with soccer goes beyond the pitch; they travel, party on the beach, and play soccer with men.

Welsh Connection

Writer/Director/Producer: Florence Ayisi

Technical Details

Length: 52 minutes
Format: MOV/MP4 (Vimeo)
Language: English and Swahili with English subtitles
Certificate: Unknown

Release

Date: 2007

Festivals

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Links

Florence Ayisi website