Equal the Contest
Non-binary filmmaker Mitch Nivalis documents the challenges and joys of regional women’s Australian rules football club Mount Alexander Falcons.
Equal the Contest explores the barriers that still exist for women and gender-diverse people to participate in sport in Australia today, as we see how a simple desire to play becomes a complex journey of inclusion and belonging. Following a wildly diverse group of people across the spectrum of age, body shape, gender identity, sexuality and skill level, they come together to courageously challenge notions of what it is to play football, how it’s played and who has the right to play it.
Content warning: contains mental health themes
Sydney Premiere
In person screening followed by a Panel discussion with filmmaker Mitch Nivalis and Pride In Sport. (Auslan Interpreted)
Presented with
- Unclassified 15+
- 77
- 2023
- Documentary Feature
- Documentary Profile Documentary History
- Australia
- English
About Equal the Contest
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Community
Lesbian Bisexual Women Transgender Men Transgender Women Non-Binary Queer -
Director
Mitch Nivalis -
Writer
Mitch Nivalis -
Program Strand
QueerDoc Special Event -
Blurb Writer
Boden Evans