In this episode we learn why Bend It Like Beckham is a modern classic and why it has such a massive queer fanbase. We had to take our own shot at queering up this delightful coming-of-age classic - and explore if there is any truth to the rumour that the film was always intended to be even more gay.

CW: Mentions of racism, sexism, homophobia, generational trauma

References:

• Q&A: Keira Knightley on Gay Directors, a Lesbian Sequel to 'Bend It Like Beckham' and Her Drag-Inspired Sugar Plum Fairy
• Special Episode: Gurinder Chadha Spills The Chai on 'Bend It Like Beckham' - The Film & The Musical by Burn It All Down Podcast
• Dropping Lesbian Romance from Beckham the Right Decision by AfterEllen
• ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ isn’t a Queer story, but it’s part of mine by Sarah Rahman
• Bend It, More Like Straighten It: A look at the queer subtext of BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM by Everything You Love is Gay

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