Hannah's overview of Bend It Like Beckham
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To launch Series 3, we’re talking about the 20 year anniversary for the classic film Bend It Like Beckham (2002). Hannah is here to give you a quick overview. Premise: Set in London, the film follows Jess as she navigates her ambitions to play professional football against her Indian Sikh cultural heritage. Haven’t seen it and want to give it a re-watch? Bend It Like Beckham is available to stream on Amazon Prime (UK), Starzplay (UK), Apple TV and Disney+ (US). Transcript available here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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