Impact & Press
As trans people face bans and rollbacks in sport - the FA ban here, US states shutting athletes out - this film went looking for its audience.
The film travelled worldwide - free to watch online, shown at public screenings, and shared at underground screenings for queer communities in countries where it isn’t safe to be out.
Where We Took It
Football Watch Parties
Toured the Women’s Euros 2025 and the Men’s World Cup 2026, screening in every host city.
Queer Community Events
Put on free screenings taking the film directly to LGBTQ+ communities.
Festival Tour
30+ official selections across the world, from hometown premieres to international competition - the full festival and awards run is just below.
In their words
I'm a teenage trans boy... 2 years ago I quit because there was no place for me. Watching this gives me so much hope.
“I used to love playing football and this inspired me to actually go look for an all queer team in my area now.”
- Ricci (Letterboxd)
“I don't even like football, but this is just amazing to look at. Trans people deserve more positive visibility in sports.”
- luckylilmz (Letterboxd)
“Played against TRUK a few years ago... they were part of the reason I started playing football again. Thank you.”
- @aaroncook4896 (YouTube)
“Watching in the US as the sports ban has just been upheld... my heart is broken for everyone who just wants to play. But I never knew this existed.”
- @echoc7213 (YouTube)
“I've felt alienated from sports as a trans person over the last few months, and this has really helped me realise that there are people in the same situation as me. Thank you so much to everyone who made this.”
- pinksqwach (Letterboxd)
“One of the best sports documentaries, period.”
- @karleighcharsports1 (YouTube)
“A poignant and life-affirming short film about TRUK United.”
- Mick Pilgrim (Letterboxd)
“So beautifully moving, a must see, especially while the world is as it is for us right now.”
- eli_elix (Letterboxd)
“I wish all parents of trans children were as supportive as Emily's mother.”
- @Averageviewer-q7c (YouTube)
“Goosebumps. Tears. Inspiring people. Inspiring story. Inspiring filmmaking.”
- kellyrowland12 (Letterboxd)
“I'm a trans woman who's awful at football but loves running. I've stayed away from clubs because it's not somewhere I really feel welcome. This is wonderful work.”
- @Flabberghast97 (YouTube)
“A testament to the resilience of the trans community and the power of belonging.”
- GlobalQueerCine (Letterboxd)
“I can't stand football, but I am a trans woman, I love to see other trans people living in joy and this made me cry. Amazing.”
- @dragonslairfilms8384 (YouTube)
“Cried throughout half this. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer.”
- corvoid (Letterboxd)
“As an intersex trans person, I gasped seeing the intersex flag on the goalies... seeing that you welcome people like me made my day.”
- @evan3687 (YouTube)
“I've always craved the community found in football. Growing up, most of my friends had a team... it was never for me. Seeing that community grow to people like me makes me so happy.”
- Hannah (Letterboxd)
“As a trans man from Brazil this was such a lovely watch. Always happy to see more trans joy in this world.”
- @icaroaaraujo (YouTube)
“This is trans joy! A truly beautiful, powerful, and much needed portrayal of community, connection and joy as acts of resistance and pride.”
- Bobbi (Letterboxd)
“Watching from Germany. Goosebumps. Keep up the good work.”
- @sopibri (YouTube)
“I recently watched this film at the Aesthetica Film Festival in York. What a delightful film that brought me to tears! Literally.”
- HakusE (Letterboxd)
Featured In
Selected Festivals & Awards
Longlisted
Grierson British Documentary Awards
Nominated - Best Documentary
Aesthetica Short Film Festival
Best Documentary
LesGaiCineMad, Madrid
Best Documentary
Reeling, Chicago
Nominated - Best LGBTQ+ Film
Leeds International Film Festival
