Matildas: The World at Our Feet

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Matildas: The World at Our Feet
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GenreDocumentary
Directed by Katie Bender Wynn
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes6
Production
Executive producers
  • Christopher G Cowen
  • Steve Bibb
Production companies
Original release
Network Disney+
ReleaseApril 26, 2023 (2023-04-26) –
present (present)

Matildas: The World at Our Feet is a Disney+ Australian Original documentary series which released on April 26, 2023, prior to the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

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

Across 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

The 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

No.TitleDirected byOriginal release date
1"Dare to Dream" Katie Bender Wynn April 26, 2023 (2023-04-26)
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 (2023-04-26)
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 (2023-04-26)
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 (2023-04-026)
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 (2023-04-26)
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 (2023-04-26)
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

Filming locations include Australia, Dubai, France, London, Sweden, Spain, Portugal and the United States. [9]

Accolades

The 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]

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  2. ↑ "Disney+ Australian Original Series "Matildas: The World At Our Feet" kicks off April 26". Disney Plus. 8 March 2023.
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