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Queen of the Ring

November 10 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Queen of the Ring is inspired by Jeff Leen''s book, chronicling the true story of Mildred Burke, the first million-dollar female athlete in history. The film follows Millie, a young single mother who defies societal norms by becoming a professional wrestler during a time when female wrestling was illegal in most of the U.S. Starting her career by competing against men at carnivals, she builds an impressive record and paves the way for women''s wrestling to gain acceptance. Despite her success, Millie''s journey is marked by personal struggles, including raising her son on the road, the tragic death of her wrestling protege, and a tumultuous relationship with her manager and ex-husband, Billy Wolfe. Her story highlights her triumphs, such as headlining main events, bringing women of color into the sport, and participating in the first female ''shoot match'' for a title fight. ''Queen of the Ring'' captures the golden age of female pro wrestling and celebrates Millie''s role in changing the culture and achieving unprecedented success.

Details

Date:
November 10
Time:
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Website:
https://www.goelevent.com/CIFF/e/QueenoftheRing

Venue

Village Theatre Main
820 Orange Ave
Coronado, CA 92118
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The Coronado Island Film Festival (CIFF) welcomes makers and lovers of film from all over the world to the storied seaside village of Coronado, California to celebrate the magical art of visual storytelling. Coronado’s enduring love affair with Hollywood began more than a century ago.

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