A new documentary, *Rapinoe*, directed by Rebeca Huntt, provides an intimate portrait of U.S. soccer icon Megan Rapinoe as she navigates retirement from the sport in 2023. The film blends archival footage with new interviews to chronicle Rapinoe’s life and career, including her World Cup wins, Olympic medals, advocacy for equal pay, and support of Colin Kaepernick.
The 92-minute film aims to offer more than just a recounting of well-known biographical details. Huntt’s approach is described as relaxed, and the film utilizes a visual style incorporating old home movies, news reports, game footage, and interviews, presented with a warm grain and digital captions reminiscent of 1990s camcorder footage. Interviews with Rapinoe’s parents, twin sister Rachael (also a former soccer player), and ex-partner WNBA player Sue Bird contribute to the intimate feel.
Rapinoe herself is presented as “charming, spontaneous, admirably self-aware and, above all, unapologetically herself.” The film offers a glimpse into her personal life, such as her skincare routine and physical therapy sessions, creating a sense of closeness. The reviewer notes that this approach distinguishes *Rapinoe* from many other celebrity documentaries, which often focus on reverence rather than authenticity.
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