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The film highlights some fascinating
characters, such as a Sue Sally Hale,
who was so passionate about the sport
that, at a time when women were not
welcome except for at minor club matches,
she applied mascara to her lip to simulate
a moustache, wore oversized shirts, pulled
her hair up under her helmet and competed
as a man. With women a growing force on the
polo circuit, this story is particularly relevant.
By unearthing these heartfelt stories of
players driven by passion for the game, the
documentary seeks to alter previous notions
of the sport. The movie
Pretty Woman
(1990)
really helped to promote polo with its
glamorous portrayal of the sport, but, at the
same time, there is polo being played across
America every weekend, with 344 clubs
nationwide making polo more accessible
than many people may realise.
The film shows the passion of men,
women and children, from diverse
backgrounds and all corners of the US, who
enjoy playing this dynamic sport. In addition
to appealing to those already immersed in
the polo world, I hope the film will spark a
new curiosity in viewers who have yet to try
the sport out for themselves.
Hearing these accomplished ladies and
gentlemen reveal what drives them towards
the polo pitch again and again, chasing that
small white ball, is certainly inspiring. My
hope is that when one leaves the cinema,
they do so with a desire to discover what it
feels like for themselves too.
The Perfect Match will have private
screenings in various cities across the US and
internationally beginning this spring. In
England, it will be screened at the end of July
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