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20th anniversary of the release of Bend It Like Beckham

Director Gurinder Chadha talks about the anniversary of her film Bend It Like Beckham

It is 20 years since the release of 'Bend It Like Beckham'.

The film won plaudits for its light touch in dealing with serious issues surrounding race, gender and sexuality

Martha Kearney spoke to Millie Chandarana who plays at Blackburn Rovers – and who was inspired to play by the film – and to the writer and director of Bend It Like Beckham, Gurinder Chadha

(Image: Bend It Like Beckham, Image: Film Council / Lions Gate)

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