Lucha — A Wrestling Tale
Taft High School, the South Bronx. It’s known for being the first high school in the country to have metal detectors, but a group of pioneering women on the schools’ wrestling team are looking to change that legacy and their lives. Shirley wants a college scholarship, Nyasia wants to get in shape, Mariam is juggling studies and sports, and Alba is a recent immigrant looking for a home. Shot over the course of more than two years, the film weaves together practices, matches, and at-home footage to create an intimate portrait of four young women and a team struggling to overcome the daily challenges around them.
Presented by Waffle Iron Entertainment in association with Noble Heart Films and MWM Partners. Produced and Directed by Marco Ricci.
Winner — Metropolis Grand Jury Prize, DOC NYC 2023
Official Selection — Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2024
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Lucha — A Wrestling Tale
Taft High School, the South Bronx. It’s known for being the first high school in the country to have metal detectors, but a group of pioneering women on the schools’ wrestling team are looking to change that legacy and their lives. Shirley wants a college scholarship, Nyasia wants to get in shape, Mariam is juggling studies and sports, and Alba is a recent immigrant looking for a home. Shot over the course of more than two years, the film weaves together practices, matches, and at-home footage to create an intimate portrait of four young women and a team struggling to overcome the daily challenges around them.
Presented by Waffle Iron Entertainment in association with Noble Heart Films and MWM Partners. Produced and Directed by Marco Ricci.
Winner — Metropolis Grand Jury Prize, DOC NYC 2023
Official Selection — Santa Barbara International Film Festival 2024