New Generation Queens: A Zanzibar Soccer Story

Overview

On an island where religion bars women from playing soccer, the Queens resist cultural norms and challenge local assumptions about Islam and gender identity. The film explores the history and character of the team, and the evolving perception of women in sports on the island.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

July 1, 2015

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Swahili

Countries

United States of America, Tanzania

Director

Meg Shutzer

Writer

Meg Shutzer

Producer

Meg Shutzer

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

Homepage

Official site

IMDb

tt4486210