Over two decades, Neirud wrestled in Brazil as Gorilla Woman, a controversial figure in an underground all-female circus troupe.
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Over two decades, Neirud wrestled in Brazil as Gorilla Woman, a controversial figure in an underground all-female circus troupe.
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In Brazil, a filmmaker searches for the truth about her aunt, Neirud. Neirud performed as Gorilla Woman in an underground all-female circus troupe from the 1960s to the 1980s. The filmmaker discovers family secrets and taboo-breaking love stories through old VHS tapes and interviews. Neirud's life, filled with wrestling and hidden narratives, reshapes the filmmaker's understanding of her family’s history.
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- Meet Neirud, the Gorilla Woman of Brazilian wrestling.
- Find out about her underground circus life.
- See the family secrets that shaped her identity.
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- Neirud toured Brazil as a wrestler from the 1960s to the 1980s.
- Her ring persona was known as Gorilla Woman.
- The film has a runtime of 73 minutes.
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What was Neirud's ring persona?
Neirud's ring persona was Gorilla Woman.
In which years did Neirud tour Brazil as a wrestler?
Neirud toured Brazil as a wrestler throughout the 60s and 80s.
What type of circus troupe did Neirud perform with?
Neirud performed with an underground all-female circus troupe.
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