By personal invitation of the School of Sport and Exercise Sciences and Liverpool John Moores University Athena Swan Committee, as a pre event initiative of the LJMU hosted Women in Sport and Exercise Academic Network Conference (21st and 22nd June)
Game On is a powerful, timely film exploring the current growth in women's sport and its impact on society.The documentary features sporting legends and trailblazers including Clare Balding CBE, Denise Lewis DBE, Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL, Laura Woods, Stacey Copeland, Pamela Cookey, Dr Ali Bowes, Ugo Monye and Poppy Cleall. Sue Anstiss MBE, author of the 2021 book of the same name, compellingly lays out the barriers and opportunities to full participation and equality for women in sport. Game On paints an emotive picture of what true equality in sport could mean for women and girls, on the field of play and more widely in society .Produced by Ben and Jack Studios in collaboration with Fearless Women, Game On is an exciting, visually beautiful documentary for anyone interested in equality and the future of sport. Trailer of the programme is available here https://vimeo.com/821586980/99c4be858a.
Join us for a summer inspired soft drink ahead of the screening at 5.15 to catch up with colleagues pre conference and/or those from across LJMU with the film starting at 6pm (65 minutes) with the event concluding at 7.45.
Copies of the ‘Game On’ book will be available for purchase and signing during the evening.
