CinemaOSMovie · 2014 · 1h 13m

Between Rings

70%(2)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed bySalla Sorri, Jessie Chisi

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 13m
Language
EN
Released
September 23, 2014
Budget
$300,000
Studios
Outline PicturesHelmi Films

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Cast & crew

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Directed by
Salla Sorri
Jessie Chisi
Written by
Salla Sorri
Jessie Chisi
Produced by
Aino Halonen

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