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Whangarei Film Society screenings for Tuesday 11th March

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

On TUESDAY, (not Thursday) 11th March at 6pm WFS will be screening, the powerful and inspiring documentary about the Women’s Football World Cup, Copa 71.

Our 8pm screening is the sweet Persian film, My Favourite Cake.

Films are screened at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

People can also renew their memberships for 2025 at our membership table. The annual fee for 2025 remains the same at $30 and includes one free ticket.

You also have the option to pay your membership fee online. Details are available on the WFS website. Go to whangareifilmsociety.org

COPA 71
UK, 2023, Documentary, 90 mins

Copa 71 follows the history of the 1971 Women's Football World Cup. A huge event at the time, it was later sidelined by football's governing body and all trace of it faded into obscurity.

Now, this doco seeks to restore this major sporting contest into its rightful place in history as one of the most significant events ever held.

Told by the pioneering women who took part, this is the detailed story (with previously unseen footage) of a spectacular tournament witnessed by record crowds.

"A timely documentary which reveals the fascinating and shocking story of a forgotten moment in football history." – Time Out

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members.
Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee, per film. (Total of $15)
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.

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