Film

Shadow Boxers

1999 · 1h 12m · Documentary

Why do women fight? This riveting behind-the-scenes look into the world of the female combatant takes us from manicures to knockouts! It turns our attention to the woman who is widely considered pound for pound the most dangerous fighter of any time, undefeated boxing sensation Lucia Rijker (Rollerball, TV's "Thunderbox"). She reveals the stages of physical, mental and spiritual growth while smashing opponents and preconceptions. "Shadow Boxers" exposes the beauty and brutality of the sport through the eyes of the introspective fighter while showing what's really at stake when women enter the ring.

Michael Bentt

Himself

Lucia Rijker

Herself

• Katya BankowskyDirector · Editor · Producer
• Anthony HardwickDirector of Photography
• Anthony WolbergDirector of Photography

Shadow Boxers Trailer

Release date

June 2, 1999

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 12m

Genres

Documentary