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Taft High School in the South Bronx is known for being the first high school in the country to have metal detectors. But one group of pioneering young women on the school’s wrestling team is looking to change that legacy, and their lives.
Shirley works hard for a college scholarship, Nyasia is determined to become stronger, Mariam juggles her academics and sports, and Alba, who just immigrated, searches for a home. Shot over many years, the film weaves together practices, matches, and at home, creating an intimate portrait of four young women, and a team, who view wrestling as a way to transform their lives.
Co-presented by Women in Film and Video New England. Sponsored by Salem Education Foundation, Annie’s Asian Market, New Harmony Center for Health & Wellness, and MerryFox Realty.
Salem Film Fest