The Women Sports Film Festival is a compelling event dedicated to the impressive world of women’s sports. The festival uses the power of documentary film to celebrate female athletes and the filmmakers who bring their stories to the screen. It promotes films and conversations that delve into how sports shape the lives of various women and girls around the world, with stories covering a wide range of athletes ranging from legendary champions to girls on local playing fields.

This year's Women Sports Film Festival takes place from Thursday, July 28 through Saturday, July 30 at Oakland's New Parkway Theater. Its mission is to create progress in both women’s sports and filmmaking, and the event is scheduled for the week before the opening of the Summer Olympics to serve as a forum for community conversation about national and international women’s sports.