A kaleidoscope of color and culture clash humorously as an Indian family in London tries to raise their soccer-playing daughter in a traditional way. Unlike tarty elder sister Pinky, who is preparing for an Indian wedding and a lifetime of cooking the perfect chapatti, Jess’ dream is to play soccer professionally like her hero David Beckham. Wholeheartedly against Jess’ unorthodox ambition, her parents eventually reveal that their reservations have more to do with protecting her than with holding her back. When Jess is forced to make a choice between tradition and her beloved sport, her family must decide whether to let her chase her dream…and a soccer ball.

Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands is making plans to improve Pioneer Park and they want to hear from you. Join this in-person event at Pioneer Park and share your input on potential improvements. Enjoy lawn games, pickleball, clinic, bocce, food trucks, and at dusk, the film Bend it Like Beckham.

Directed by: Gurinder Chadha

Runtime: 112 min

Year: 2003

Rated: PG-13

Language: English, Punjabi, Hindi, German

Film Type: Dramatic