#007: They Call us Warriors - Behind the Scenes of Venezuela's Golden Generation
Episode 8, Mar 24, 2021, 04:53 AM
Film Director Jennifer Socorro joins former club and country teammate Kat Sheppard to discuss:
- Her own route in and ultimately out of professional football
- The inspiration for the film 'Nos Llaman Guerreras'
- And the growing importance of women's football in Venezuela
Episode #007: In 2016, Venezuela qualified for the women's U17 World Cup on the back of two consecutive South American Championships undefeated. The likes of Deyna Castellanos, Veronica Herrera, and Daniuska Rodriguez had come together to form a golden generation of Venezuelan talent that provided the country real hope of seeing its first World Cup. Jennifer Socorro, a former Venezuela international herself, saw the potential of this group of players not just to become victors on the pitch but to stitch together a torn society. Along with fellow directors Edwin Corona Ramos and David Alonso, Jennifer documented their journey to Jordan and their World Cup exploits in the multi-award winning film 'Nos Llaman Guerreras' (They Call Us Warriors).
Jennifer joins former club and country teammate Kat Sheppard to discuss:
- Her own route in and ultimately out of professional football
- The inspiration for the film
- And the growing importance of women's football in Venezuela
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Nos Llaman Guerreras - Synopsis:
Jennifer joins former club and country teammate Kat Sheppard to discuss:
- Her own route in and ultimately out of professional football
- The inspiration for the film
- And the growing importance of women's football in Venezuela
If you enjoyed this episode of The FUTVE English Podcast, subscribing on your platform of choice will ensure you do not miss an episode!
You can also follow us on Twitter - @FUTVEEnglish.
Nos Llaman Guerreras - Synopsis:
"In a country torn apart by political and economic upheaval, a team of young women find refuge in a sport that rises above their personal poverty and gendered social status. But when this new soccer team goes undefeated in all of South America, these women find themselves in the position to win Venezuela’s first World Cup and gain a new acceptance and voice in their home country."
Jennifer Socorro - Bio:
"Jennifer Socorro (1992) is a young filmmaker born in Caracas, Venezuela who has had a passion for football since she was a young child. She brought her passion for filmmaking and football together to create this film."