The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History
101 South Independence Mall East
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Sunday, March 22, 2026 4:00 PM Movie 5:30 PM Light bites Buy tickets

A rising star in Israel’s Premier League, a gifted referee who once lived and worked in total secrecy, stands at the center of Sapir. The film follows a trailblazing trans woman referee as she fights to keep her place on the pitch while undergoing gender transition, juggling hormone treatments, media scrutiny, and the unforgiving physical demands of professional soccer.

With intimate access to her life on and off the field, Sapir captures locker-room banter, stadium pressure, family moments, and moments of doubt and joy, revealing both the cost and the power of living openly. In a world where every whistle is judged, the film offers a moving, human portrait of courage, visibility, and the changing face of global sport.

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Light Bites
Light bites will be served following the screening.

Country: Israel
Release Date: 2024
Time: 70 minutes
Genre: Documentary
Language: Hebrew with English subtitles
Director: Liran Atzmor
Featuring: Sapir Berman
Topics: LGBT, Sports