Arkema supports women’s soccer with sponsorship of Marinette Pichon biopic

Arkema supports women’s soccer with sponsorship of Marinette Pichon biopic

(IN BRIEF) Arkema, a chemical and materials company, is sponsoring the biopic “Marinette” about Marinette Pichon, a former French international footballer, to support the development of women’s soccer and promote social issues related to the role of women, inclusion and diversity. Marinette Pichon was a pioneer in the development of women’s soccer in the 1990s and the first French player to make a career in the United States. The film, directed by Virginie Verrier, is set to release on June 7, 2023.

(PRESS RELEASE) COLOMBES, 4-MAY-2023 — /EuropaWire/ —The poster for Virginie Verrier‘s new film, “Marinette”, about the life of former French international footballer Marinette Pichon, has been revealed. This provides an opportunity for Arkema to reiterate its support for the production of this film.

By sponsoring the production of this biopic, Arkema is extending its commitment to supporting the development of women’s soccer, in particular with the D1 Arkema. The film addresses a number of social issues related to the role of women, inclusion and diversity, which are key values for the Group.

A pioneer in the development of women’s soccer in the 1990s, Marinette Pichon was the first French player to make a career in the United States, more specifically in Philadelphia. There, she was twice named the league’s “best player” and “top scorer” in 2002 and 2003.

This must-see film is scheduled for release on June 7, 2023.

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SOURCE: Arkema