Between Rings
Originally released in 2014. Between Rings is a documentary film. directed by Salla Sorri. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Whilst most young women in her home town of Zambia were busy planning weddings, Esther Phiri had other ideas: to stay single, be a professional boxer and complete the high school education that she abandoned when her family fell on hard times. Her quick and meteoric rise to an undefeated world champion took not only the boxing world by surprise, but sent emotions fever pitch. But whilst the global press rushed to portray her as a strong and confident woman tagged »Zambia’s Million Dollar Baby», in private Esther slowly crumbled under the weight of her success. Adulation and celebrity had increased, but so had criticism, envy and expectations from her family and fans. In the pursuit of independence from a husband, her global success had made her a symbol of hope and empowerment, and a provider for her family and friends whose demands increased as Esther’s fortune grew.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 23, 2014
11 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (2 votes)
Budget
$300K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Finland
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $300,000
Production Companies
- Outline Pictures
- Helmi Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Between Rings about?
Whilst most young women in her home town of Zambia were busy planning weddings, Esther Phiri had other ideas: to stay single, be a professional boxer and complete the high school education that she...
Who directed Between Rings?
Between Rings was directed by Salla Sorri.
How long is Between Rings?
Between Rings has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Between Rings released?
Between Rings was released on September 23, 2014 in theaters.