Jurors’ statement: “The story of four members of the Taft High School women’s wrestling team, the Bronx-set Lucha: A Wrestling Tale landed the Metropolis Award for its compelling characters, sense of community, and intimate, but not imposing, approach to the verite style. The judges were especially impressed with the way the film doesn’t shy from the difficult realities faced by the young women, who are allowed to struggle and show their flaws – making them more powerful. Director Marco Ricci follows the story over the course of three years, which allows us to witness the characters’ growth and change, but we never sense intrusiveness, as the film instead bravely lets its moments play out, even the toughest ones.”

LUCHA had its World Premiere at DOC NYC Film Festival, the country's largest documentary film festival, where it won the coveted Metropolis Award and was Runner-up for the Audience Award. Join Director Marco Ricci, Executive Producers Robert Carrillo & Joshua Lee, and the stars of the film, Chrishirley, Nyasia, Mariam, Alba, Shakye, Samantha, and Marley as they bring the film home on December 15th. Q&A to follow.

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Watch the trailer: www.luchamovie.com

Learn about Lucha Vida: www.wrestlelife.org

In the news: LUCHA In The Bronx

Pregones: www.pregonesprtt.org 

Doors Open @ 6:30PM. Film Starts @ 7PM. Q&A Starts @ 8:30PM