Stuntwomen: The Untold Hollywood Story

A brisk, affectionate look behind the curtain at unsung craftspeople, mixing archival clips with candid testimony for an informative, quietly rousing watch.

Directed by

April Wright

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Michelle Rodriguez, Ben Mankiewicz, Paul Verhoeven

Overview

Chronicles the lives of women who perform the stunts in some of Hollywood’s biggest action sequences — from the early days of silent movies to today’s blockbusters.

How it feels

Earnest, uplifting and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Gender, work, ambition, justice

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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