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2024Gdocumentary

8.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

We All Play

2024Gdocumentary

8.5/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Elite athletes from the LGBTQIA+ community share their personal and professional experiences in sports, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they face globally.

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Pablo de la Chica

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Elite athletes from the LGBTQIA+ community share their personal and professional experiences in sports, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they face globally.

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Pablo de la Chicadirector

Candela Izquierdowriter

Liz Carmouche

Liz Carmouchecast

Alex Darocascast

Paloma del Ríocast

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The LGBTQIA+ community in sports faces unique challenges and triumphs, as highlighted by elite athletes from around the globe. Featuring prominent figures such as Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley and WNBA star Sue Bird, "We All Play" presents personal accounts of their experiences in a traditionally conservative environment. The documentary explores the intersection of identity and athletics, shedding light on the ongoing fight for acceptance and equality within sports organizations like the International Olympic Committee and the National Football League.

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