A League of Their OwnĪ League of Their Own is a rousing movie and one you need to watch ASAP. You may even want to take up motocross after watching. It’s basically amazing, and you should probably introduce every woman you know to this amazing movie. A young woman loves the sport of motocross so much, but can’t stand being shut out of the big leagues because it’s a dumb ol’ boys club. Think Shakespeare’s As You Like It, but with dirt bikes. This is yet another Disney Channel original movie that older millennials might remember from when it aired back in the mid-’00s. Plus, it brings all the cheekiness and vibrancy of a Disney Channel movie into the world of a sport many might overlook, so why not give it a watch? Motocrossed It’s a fun movie that not only puts the spotlight on women, but women of color. Gotta Kick It Up!įeaturing a young but still feisty America Ferrera, this Latina-led Disney Channel movie follows a group of high schoolers reviving the dance team at their local high school. ![]() ![]() The focus on a female protagonist who is not only dedicated to her studies (she’s a math a whiz, for Pete’s sake) while also staying true to her dreams is going to leave you feeling pretty darn inspired. Michelle Trachtenberg stars in this movie that follows a straight-A student who secretly pursues her dream of becoming a figure skater during her senior year of high school. As she tries to make her new life at a high-profile gymnastics training center work, she learns to be a part of a team and reconnect with a sport she is truly talented at. This irreverent indie dramedy follows Haley Graham, a juvenile delinquent who is court-ordered to return to the world of gymnastics after quitting suddenly a few years before. It’s an inspiring true story that will leave you cheering for King right until the very end. Focusing on their infamous Battle of the Sexes tennis match, the film gives more time and attention to King’s very public focus on equal pay and equal treatment between the sexes both in sports and society. This hit 2017 release stars Emma Stone and Steve Carell playing Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs, respectively. ![]() So, let’s pop some popcorn, put on our favorite jerseys and watch some of our favorite female-led sports movies, shall we? Battle of the Sexes More: 9 Things You Didn’t Know About Billie Jean King The following movies focus on women who want to pursue their sports dreams, excel at their craft and show the world women are every bit as good as the boys when it comes to dominating in their sport of choice. When you think about it, there are more than a few sports-based movies that star women - women who break stereotypes, break barriers and win the gold against all odds. ![]() Now, it’s easy to find a sports movie everyone will love to watch, but considering how special the occasion you’re prepping for (the Olympics) is, why not watch something equally special and perhaps a little bit empowering, like a female-led sports movie? With sports like figure skating, skiing, bobsledding and curling set to fill our TV screens with excitement, it’s no wonder folks everywhere love to gather and take part in this unifying sporting event.īut if you’re like me, you’ll likely want to prepare for all the Winter Olympics excitement by getting into the right sporty headspace with a sports-centric movie or two. As the wintry doldrums of January carry on, it’s nice to know that there’s a chance for some excitement coming our way in the form of the 2018 Winter Olympics.
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