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Raise the Bar is an Icelandic documentary centered on a girls basketball team led by coach Brynjar Karl Sigurðsson. The film captures the team's efforts to gain permission to compete in boys tournaments, which raises questions about gender equality in sports. Brynjar's coaching methods are a focal point of the film and have sparked controversy in Iceland since its release.
Released on 10 February 2021 on the Sjónvarp Síminn Premium streaming service, the film has garnered attention not only for its subject matter but also for the debates surrounding Brynjar's approach to coaching. The film's narrative is framed by the team's aspirations and the societal implications of their quest.
Why Watch
- •See Brynjar Karl Sigurðsson's controversial coaching methods.
- •Find out how a girls team challenges gender norms in sports.
- •Meet the girls striving to compete in boys tournaments.
Did You Know
•The film won the best documentary award at the 2021 International Film Festival for Young Audiences, Filem'on.
•Raise the Bar was released on 10 February 2021.
•The documentary has a duration of 70 minutes.
•The film is produced in two languages: English and Icelandic.
Perfect For
Youth sportsGender equalityIcelandic culture