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198724 minGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Silver Into Gold

198724 minGdocumentary

5.8/ 10(4 ratings)• TMDB

Two American athletes, Gail Roper and Sister Marion Irvine, overcame personal obstacles and social pressures to become world-class competitors.

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Two American athletes, Gail Roper and Sister Marion Irvine, overcame personal obstacles and social pressures to become world-class competitors.

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Lynn Muellerdirector

Lynn Muellerwriter

Marion Irvinecast

Melissa Martincast

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Gail Roper and Sister Marion Irvine train rigorously to compete at the highest levels of athletics. Set against the backdrop of 1980s America, the film details their journeys as they confront personal challenges and societal pressures faced by female athletes. Both women rise to prominence in their respective sports, demonstrating determination and skill. Produced by Lynn Mueller, Silver Into Gold was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short. The film runs for 24 minutes.

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