15-year-old Tonya Harding competes in her first National Figure Skating competition, facing the pressures of a demanding sport.
Synopsis
15-year-old Tonya Harding competes in her first National Figure Skating competition, facing the pressures of a demanding sport.
Synopsis
Tonya Harding, at 15 years old, competes in her first National Figure Skating competition in 1986. Filmmaker Sandra Luckow documents Harding's attempts to gain recognition in figure skating. The film shows her training efforts and the obstacles she overcomes as a young athlete. It captures the pressure of competing at a national level and sets the context for Harding's later rise to fame and subsequent controversies. The documentary runs for 52 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Meet Tonya Harding before fame and controversy.
- See the pressures young athletes face in figure skating.
- Follow a unique perspective from a woman director.
Did You Know
- Tonya Harding was only 15 years old during her first National competition.
- The documentary was directed by Sandra Luckow, a woman director.
- The film has a total duration of 52 minutes.
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Who directed the documentary Sharp Edges?
Sharp Edges was directed by Sandra Luckow.
What age was Tonya Harding during her first National Figure Skating competition?
Tonya Harding was 15 years old during her first National Figure Skating competition.
What year was the documentary Sharp Edges released?
The documentary Sharp Edges was released in 1986.
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