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Greenwich Ent. Acquires ‘Copa 71,’ Doc On Groundbreaking Global Women’s Soccer Tournament, Executive Produced By Serena & Venus Williams


'Copa 71,' a documentary about the unofficial "First Women's World Cup" has been acquired by Greenwich Entertainment for summer theatrical release.

EXCLUSIVE: Greenwich Entertainment has acquired U.S. rights to Copa 71, a documentary about the pioneering “Unofficial Women’s World Cup” that created a sensation in 1971 but has since been virtually erased from history. Rachel Ramsay and James Erskine( Billie) directed the film, which is executive produced by tennis greats Serena and Venus Williams and soccer star Alex Morgan. It’s an epic tale of fearless young women facing seemingly insurmountable odds, winning hearts and minds at the largest ever sporting event for female athletes.

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