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July 9th 2026 The Last Taboo

Discover the unflinching documentary The Last Taboo (2024), presented by the Goethe-Institut San Francisco. The film gives openly gay professional football players a voice and explores why homosexuality remains a taboo subject in professional football. Admission is free.

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