| Matildas: The World at Our Feet | |
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Katie Bender Wynn |
| Country of origin | Australia |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Network | Disney+ |
| Release | April 26, 2023 – present |
Matildas: The World at Our Feet is an Australian documentary television series which was released on April 26, 2023 on Disney+, prior to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[1][2][3]
The six-part docu-series is an inspirational and intimate behind-the-scenes story about the Matildas, Australia's women's national football team, as they prepare for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.[4]
Background
editAcross six episodes, Matildas: The World at Our Feet follows the players on and off the field as they work towards their biggest challenge yet, the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup on home soil. There has not yet been any information on when season 2 is coming out
The series features players including superstar Sam Kerr, Ellie Carpenter, Mary Fowler, and more. The series reveal the sacrifices they’ve made and struggles they’ve endured to become number one in the world's most popular sport.[5][6]
Production
editThe series is directed by Katie Bender Wynn with Steve Bibb and Christopher G Cowen serving as executive producers, and David Briegel-Jones as co-executive producer.[7][8]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Original release date | |
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| 1 | "Dare to Dream" | Katie Bender Wynn | April 26, 2023 | |
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To prepare for the 2023 World Cup, the Matildas play the world's best while the team faces a shock. | ||||
| 2 | "We Are Family" | Katie Bender Wynn | April 26, 2023 | |
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After their shocking defeat at the AFC Asian Cup, the Matildas must find their way back to winning ways against arch-rivals New Zealand. The team also receives the traditional Welcome to Country along with a fumigation ceremony. | ||||
| 3 | "A Special Bond" | Katie Bender Wynn | April 26, 2023 | |
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The Matildas are moved by the bond with their fans, while a star player suffers a shocking injury. | ||||
| 4 | "Win A Player" | Katie Bender Wynn | April 26, 2023 | |
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With many senior players resting, the new generation of Matildas have the chance to claim World Cup selection; full-back Charlotte Grant replaces injured Ellie Carpenter. | ||||
| 5 | "No Time to Waste" | Katie Bender Wynn | April 26, 2023 | |
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Mary Fowler joins one of the biggest clubs as senior players return to face Olympic champs, Canada. | ||||
| 6 | "A Lasting Legacy" | Katie Bender Wynn | April 26, 2023 | |
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The Matildas are out for revenge against Sweden, world number two, the team that narrowly knocked them out of the 2020 Olympics. It will be their second meeting with them post their semi-final defeat in Japan. | ||||
Filming
editFilming locations include Australia, Dubai, France, London, Sweden, Spain, Portugal and the United States.[9]
Accolades
editThe series was nominated for Best Documentary or Factual Program at the AACTA Awards, with Katie Bender Wynn receiving a nomination for Best Direction in Nonfiction Television.[10] The series was nominated for Best Factual or Documentary Program at the 2024 Logie Awards. [11][12]
See also
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References
edit- ^ "Disney Unveils Largest Slate of Australian Original Productions". Variety. 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Disney+ Australian Original Series "Matildas: The World At Our Feet" kicks off April 26". Disney Plus. 8 March 2023.
- ^ "Everything Coming to Disney+ in April 2023". Variety AU. 24 March 2023.
- ^ ""Matildas: The World At Our Feet" Disney+ Original Trailer Released". Disney Plus. 11 April 2023.
- ^ "A New Six-Part Series Follows The Matildas On Their Journey Towards The FIFA Women's World Cup 2023". Marie Claire Australia. 26 April 2023.
- ^ "'Matildas: World at Our Feet': A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Australia ahead of Women's World Cup". ESPN. 19 April 2023.
- ^ "Disney+ shares first look at six-part docuseries, Matildas: The World at Our Feet". Media Week. 12 April 2023.
- ^ "'Matildas: World At Our Feet' (Trailer)". Media Week. 12 April 2023.
- ^ "Disney Plus reveals first 9 Australian original programs". 17 May 2022.
- ^ "Home-Grown Australian Storytelling for Disney+ "The Clearing" and "Matildas: The World at Our Feet" Receive Seven AACTA Award Nominations". Retrieved 9 December 2023.
- ^ "The complete list of the 2024 TV WEEK Logie Award nominations". Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "2024 Logie Awards: All the Winners". Retrieved 18 August 2024.