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Olympic Women

Olympic Women

Oct 01, 2013 · 52m

Director

Laís Bodanzky

Overview

The documentary Olympic Women, directed by Laís Bodanzky, shows that the history of women in sport is often entwined with the history of women as a whole. While so many Brazilian women were fighting for the right to vote, to divorce, and the right to free speech, some were fighting for the right to be present at one of the biggest events on the planet: the Olympics. And something that should have been simple and natural, was not. Some Olympic appearances were dramatic. Others, isolated and lonely. Just as in society, women in sport had to earn their rights by force.

About Olympic Women

What is Olympic Women about?

The documentary Olympic Women, directed by Laís Bodanzky, shows that the history of women in sport is often entwined with the history of women as a whole. While so many Brazilian women were fighting for the right to vote, to divorce, and the right to free speech, some were fighting for the right to be present at one of the biggest events on the planet: the Olympics. And something that should…

When was Olympic Women released?

Olympic Women was released on October 1, 2013.

How long is Olympic Women?

Olympic Women runs 52 minutes.

Who directed Olympic Women?

Olympic Women was directed by Laís Bodanzky.

Who is in the cast of Olympic Women?

The cast of Olympic Women includes Adriana Araújo (Self), Ana Moser (Self), Benedicta Oliveira (Self), Daiane dos Santos (Self) and Fabi Alvim (Self).

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