LFG – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

LFG

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movie2021Documentary, Sport

68%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

The USWNT's equal pay fight gets the documentary treatment—inspiring if you're on their side, frustrating if you want balanced journalism.

5.6/10

94%

51%

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LFG

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TV-MA, 2021, Documentary, Sport

68%

WISE Score

Avg. Tomatometer

The USWNT's equal pay fight gets the documentary treatment—inspiring if you're on their side, frustrating if you want balanced journalism.

5.6

94%

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Screenwise Verdict

LFG is a competent sports documentary that works if you're already invested in the USWNT or the equal pay conversation. The access is good, the athletes are compelling, and it's genuinely educational about how workplace discrimination cases unfold.

The problem? It's more advocacy film than balanced journalism. Critics loved it (94%), but regular audiences are split (51%), and several reviews note it feels like a PR pitch rather than an honest examination of a complex legal case. The actual legal outcome—where some of the team's claims were dismissed—gets glossed over.

For teens, it's a solid introduction to workplace equity issues and collective action. The role models are excellent. But it's also kind of dry—lots of talking heads and legal strategy, not a ton of soccer. If your kid isn't already interested in the topic, they'll probably zone out.

The language (starting with the title) earns the 14+ rating, which feels right. Younger kids won't get much from it anyway.

Age Fit

Best for teens 14+ who are interested in sports, social justice, or seeing how real-world advocacy works. The language and legal complexity make it less suitable for younger kids, and honestly, they'd be bored. Adults interested in the case or women's sports will find it compelling, though some may wish for more journalistic balance.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

Models perseverance, teamwork, and standing up for what's right. The USWNT players demonstrate professionalism and solidarity in their fight for equal pay. While the subject matter involves workplace discrimination and legal battles—which can be frustrating to watch—the overall tone is empowering rather than bitter. The documentary focuses on collective action and positive role models.

Imaginative

As a straightforward sports documentary about a legal case, there's limited room for creative expression or imaginative thinking. It's informative and well-made, but it's essentially courtroom drama meets sports journalism. Doesn't invite exploration, building, or creative play. It tells an important story, but in a fairly conventional documentary format.

Safe

Very safe content—no violence, gore, sexual content, or frightening scenes. The 'conflict' is legal and bureaucratic. Some strong language appears (the title itself stands for 'Let's F***ing Go'), which is why Common Sense Media rates it 14+. The frustration and anger about pay discrimination is palpable but handled maturely. No surprise content that would shock a teen viewer.

Enriching

Highly educational about workplace equality, gender discrimination, and how collective bargaining works. Teens learn about the legal system, contract negotiations, and advocacy. The film provides real-world civics lessons and demonstrates how change happens through persistence. However, some critics note it feels one-sided and more like a PR pitch than balanced journalism, which limits its educational nuance.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Powerful role models: elite athletes using their platform to fight workplace discrimination
Real-world civics lesson about collective bargaining, contracts, and how advocacy actually works
Shows teens (especially girls) that standing up for yourself professionally is possible and necessary
Behind-the-scenes access to athletes many kids already admire from World Cup wins

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What to Watch For

The title and occasional strong language throughout (hence the 14+ rating)
Presents one side of a complex legal case—works better as advocacy than balanced journalism
The huge critic-audience rating split (94% vs 51%) tells you this is polarizing; some viewers find it misleading or one-sided
It's a legal documentary, so expect courtroom talk and contract negotiations—not exactly edge-of-your-seat action

Conversation Starters

"What did you think about the pay gap between the men's and women's teams? Did the arguments make sense to you?"
"If you were negotiating a contract, what would be most important to you—guaranteed money or performance bonuses?"
"Do you think the documentary showed both sides fairly, or was it more like a commercial for the women's case?"
"Have you ever had to stand up for something you believed was unfair? What was that like?"

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