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Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story

Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story

By: Chris Bournea
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 Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story gives listeners an exclusive peek into the documentary "Lady Wrestler," which chronicles trailblazing Black female wrestlers from the 1950s and '60s. The movie debuts February 16, 2021 on Amazon Prime Video during Black History Month. For more information, visit http://www.ladywrestlermovie.com© 2023 Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story Art
Episodes
  • Special Episode: The Lost "Lady Wrestler" Jet Magazine Edition!

    Special Episode: The Lost "Lady Wrestler" Jet Magazine Edition!
    Sep 1 2021

    Did you know Jet Magazine published an article about the black women who integrated pro wrestling in 1952 - almost 70 years before the "Lady Wrestler" documentary was released? To get your copy of this piece of history, click here

    To watch the "Lady Wrestler" documentary on Amazon Prime Video, click here.
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    6 mins
  • Special Olympics Episode: Black Women Athletes and Mental Health

    Special Olympics Episode: Black Women Athletes and Mental Health
    Aug 8 2021

    Recent attention that Olympic athletes Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and Sha'Carri Richardson garnered for focusing on their mental health is reminiscent of the experiences of the African-American women who integrated pro wrestling in the 1950s.

    Read Lisa Respers France's insightful CNN column "All the Black Women in Us Are Tired" by clicking here.

    Watch the documentary "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring" on Amazon Prime Video by clicking here.
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    9 mins
  • Special Episode: A Tribute to The Late Wrestling Legend Ethel Brown

    Special Episode: A Tribute to The Late Wrestling Legend Ethel Brown
    Jul 26 2021

    This episode is a special tribute to wrestling legend Ethel Brown, who passed away the week of July 19, 2021.

    For more information about the documentary "Pin Down Girl: The Story of Ethel Brown," which was directed by her daughter Fyffe Aschenbrenner, click here.

    To watch Ethel Brown's commentary in the documentary "Lady Wrestler: The Amazing, Untold Story of African-American Women in the Ring," click here.

    To read Ethel Brown's Slam Wrestling obituary, click here.
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    6 mins
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