Animated short tells Christine Sinclair’s story in a pithy, entertaining eight minutes
An animated short titled 'Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal' tells the story of Canadian soccer star Christine Sinclair. The eight-minute film, narrated by Ryan Reynolds, highlights Sinclair's career achievements and her advocacy for equal pay in women's sports. Sinclair, who retired in 2024, shares her journey while maintaining her preference for privacy.
- ▪Christine Sinclair scored a record 190 goals for the Canadian women's national team before retiring in 2024.
- ▪The animated short is directed by Eoin Duffy and runs for just under eight minutes.
- ▪Sinclair's story includes her fight for equal pay and her deep family ties, particularly reflecting on her late mother.
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Open this photo in gallery:Christine Sinclair scored 190 goals for the Canadian women's national team before she retired in 2024, setting a record for both men's and women's soccer that still stands today.Jennifer Gauthier/ReutersShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountGiven former Canada captain Christine Sinclair’s well-documented dislike for the limelight, it seems only fitting that her story be told in an animated short.Written and directed by Eoin Duffy, Christine Sinclair: Kind of a Big Deal weighs in at just under eight minutes.
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