Manchester Corinthians Ladies Football Club, a team of Mancunian schoolgirls and office workers, was formed during the FA ban on women and became one of the most successful women's teams in history. Touring the world to crowds of 60,000, they were the first women's team to tour South America, won an unofficial European Cup in 1957, and triumphed against Juventus in 1970.
Despite their achievements, they've been largely forgotten. Now, 10 surviving players share their inspiring stories in a new documentary, The Corinthians: We Were The Champions, produced by Films Not Words. The documentary, directed by Helen Tither, reveals their struggles and successes.
The session will include discussions with pioneering players, highlighting the importance of documenting women's sports stories in a landscape where women are underrepresented both on the pitch and on screen.