LIPSTICK & DYNAMITE, PISS & VINEGAR: THE FIRST LADIES OF WRESTLING shines a spotlight on the forgotten first ladies of the ring.

Gladys 'Killem' Gillem wrestled women, men, alligators and bears. At 18, Ida May Martinez took to the road to flash the only thing she knew— how to kick, punch, and defend herself. Narrowly escaping a date rape at 16, Penny Banner trained for survival.

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2004

Official Selection,
TriBeCa Film Festival

Official Selection,
HotDocs,The Canadian International
Documentary Film Festival

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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