“Whether you are a fan of the game or not, this uplifting documentary will charm the (rugby) socks off you.”
— Michael Blyth, BFI Flare
“a lo-fi portrait with a wonderfully big heart”
— Steph Walker, New Zealand International Film Festival
“A story so powerful, so raw, and one that many, if not all of the gay viewers, will recognise as their own”
— Tony Richens, Gay Nation
In 1995, in a pub in London’s King’s Cross, a group of friends discussed the idea of a gay rugby club. From that casual conversation, the first gay rugby team was born - the Kings Cross Steelers. 25 years later, there are 60 clubs worldwide and once every two years they get together for the world tournament of gay rugby – The Bingham Cup.
Australian journalist, Eammon Ashton-Atkinson’s heartfelt documentary travels to Amsterdam as the Kings Cross Steelers attempt victory at the 2018 event. Along the way, we get to know some of the team. There’s Drew, prop by day, drag queen by night; Simon, who found a much-needed support system at the club, and head coach Nic, who isn’t shy of shedding a few proud tears when talking about her boys.
It’s an inspiring testament to the power of teamwork and friendship.
— Michael Blyth, BFI Flare
