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The film follows eighteen-year-old Irma Testa, who becomes Italy’s first female boxer to qualify for the Olympics. Representing her hometown of Naples, Testa trains for the 2016 Rio Olympics while dealing with the pressures of success and her difficult background. The documentary captures her journey from a challenging environment marked by poverty and crime to the global stage of Olympic boxing.
After a significant defeat in Rio, Testa reflects on her identity and future in the sport. The film presents her internal struggles and ambitions as she seeks to define her own path in boxing and beyond, illustrating the complexities of her experiences in the sport and her personal life.
Why Watch
- •Meet Irma Testa, Italy's groundbreaking female boxer.
- •Follow Testa's Olympic journey in Rio 2016.
- •See the impact of Naples on Testa's boxing career.
Did You Know
•Irma Testa is Italy’s first female boxer to qualify for the Olympics.
•The documentary focuses on Testa's training for the 2016 Rio Olympics.
•Testa hails from Naples, a city known for its poverty and crime.
Perfect For
Boxing enthusiastsOlympic sports fansItalian culture lovers