The Fighting Cholitas (2006)

Seeking Justice in the Ring

The Fighting Cholitas is a documentary short about a group of bold and fierce female Bolivian wrestlers. These indigenous Indian women jump into the ring every Sunday in their traditional vibrant mulitlayered skirts and perform the acrobatic maneuvers of Lucha Libre (a blend of Mexican and American professional wrestling). The Fighting Cholitas documents this weekly fight and goes behind the scenes to find out who these women are and what draws them to this unusual sport.

Director: Mariam Jobrani
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 20 min
Release Date:
Production: Moto Films
Original Language: en

Keywords

woman director, pro wrestling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fighting Cholitas about?
The Fighting Cholitas is a documentary short about a group of bold and fierce female Bolivian wrestlers. These indigenous Indian women jump into the ring every Sunday in their traditional vibrant mulitlayered skirts and perform the acrobatic maneuvers of Lucha Libre (a blend of Mexican and American professional wrestling). The Fighting Cholitas documents this weekly fight and goes behind the scenes to find out who these women are and what draws them to this unusual sport.
Who directed The Fighting Cholitas?
The Fighting Cholitas was directed by Mariam Jobrani.
How long is The Fighting Cholitas?
The Fighting Cholitas has a runtime of 20m (20 minutes).
What genre is The Fighting Cholitas?
The Fighting Cholitas is a Documentary film.