The documentary was made by French women’s soccer club Association Les Dégommeuses, with PlanetRomeo Foundation funding. The films shows how sports can be a tool for the emancipation of lesbian women.
Even though South Africa may have a higher level of tolerance towards LGBTs, black lesbians are faced with persecution and violence. Thokozani Football Club: Team Spirit will have it’s pre premiere in Cinéma Latina in Paris. The documentary will be shown later this year at film festivals worldwide.