Witness Paris: Game Changers – Defying the hijab ban on French athletes
A French Muslim athlete attempts to challenge a hijab ban in basketball with an inclusive tournament ahead of the Paris Olympics. Helene Ba’s basketball dreams were shattered when the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced a nationwide ban on players competing in religious attire. Undeterred, she launches “Basketball for All”, an inclusive movement to confront perceived religious discrimination in France and provide a safe space for Muslim female athletes. As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, where all athletes representing France have been banned from wearing the hijab, Helene undertakes a citywide mission to select players for a unique tournament. Together, Helene and the players hope to challenge the hijab ban in a defiant act of protest that will truly reflect the nation’s diversity. Paris: Game Changers is a documentary film by Adriana Cardoso and Rodrigo Hernandez. Published on Monday 22 July 2024.
An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories. Inspirational and provocative stories providing a fresh and informative insight into the world's key events as they impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Primary Title
- Witness
Episode Title
- Paris: Game Changers – Defying the hijab ban on French athletes
Date Broadcast
- Tuesday 23 July 2024
Start Time
- 11 : 33
Finish Time
- 11 : 58
Duration
- 25:00
Channel
- Al Jazeera English
Broadcaster
- Al Jazeera Media Network
Programme Description
- An inspiring documentary series that brings world issues into focus through compelling human stories. Inspirational and provocative stories providing a fresh and informative insight into the world's key events as they impact on the lives of ordinary people.
Episode Description
- A French Muslim athlete attempts to challenge a hijab ban in basketball with an inclusive tournament ahead of the Paris Olympics. Helene Ba’s basketball dreams were shattered when the French Basketball Federation (FFBB) announced a nationwide ban on players competing in religious attire. Undeterred, she launches “Basketball for All”, an inclusive movement to confront perceived religious discrimination in France and provide a safe space for Muslim female athletes. As Paris prepares to host the Olympic Games, where all athletes representing France have been banned from wearing the hijab, Helene undertakes a citywide mission to select players for a unique tournament. Together, Helene and the players hope to challenge the hijab ban in a defiant act of protest that will truly reflect the nation’s diversity. Paris: Game Changers is a documentary film by Adriana Cardoso and Rodrigo Hernandez. Published on Monday 22 July 2024.
Classification
- G
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Genres
- Community
- Documentary
Contributors
- Adriana Cardoso (Producer)
- Rodrigo Hernandez (Producer)
- Zungu Producciones (Production Unit)