There’s a long tradition of great sports movies, documentaries, and TV shows.
But it’s not often that those stories focus on female athletes.
After going undefeated the previous season only to lose the championship game, they’re hoping to change that.
We are beatable."
Little did they know, it wouldn’t take long.
The day before the premiere, one of the players texted me, ‘Is this real life?’
That pretty much sums it up.
As is the case with many documentaries, especially sports-centered ones, the story often changes throughout filming.
Will this loss be the end of the film?"
These are not professional athletes, they pay to play.
That said, this is as professional as a womens football player can get in the United States.
For most players on the team, their day jobs support their football careers.
However, they are still elite athletes and I set out to portray them as such.
(Field) goal achieved.
Watch the clip above for more, and check outBorn to Playat 3 p.m.
ET on Saturday, July 18 on ABC.
