Eight months before the 2016 Summer Olympics, Deepika Kumari trained intensely while living in poverty in Jharkhand, India.
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Eight months before the 2016 Summer Olympics, Deepika Kumari trained intensely while living in poverty in Jharkhand, India.
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Deepika Kumari trains at the Tata Archery Academy in India, preparing for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Born in Jharkhand, she faced poverty and limited opportunities. Her interest in archery began as a means to find food. Over three years, the documentary follows her path from struggling athlete to international competitor. Directed by Uraaz Bahl and Shaana Levy Bahl, Ladies First won awards at the London Independent Film Festival and the New York Film Awards. It was released on Netflix on March 8, 2018.
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Why Watch
- Meet Deepika Kumari, India's top archer.
- See her training for the 2016 Olympics.
- Find out about her life in poverty.
Did You Know
- Ladies First was released on March 8, 2018, on Netflix.
- The documentary won Best Documentary at the New York Film Awards.
- It was shot over three years leading up to the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- The film was screened for the Magic Bus NGO.
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Who directed the documentary Ladies First?
Ladies First was directed by Uraaz Bahl and Shaana Levy Bahl.
When was Ladies First released on Netflix?
Ladies First was released on Netflix on 8 March 2018.
What awards did Ladies First win?
Ladies First won the Best Documentary award at the New York Film Awards and Best Inspirational Film at the Los Angeles Film Awards.
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