Delta Dawn

A warm, respectful portrait that moves at a steady pace, blending archival wrestling footage with personal reflection to create an intimate and quietly inspiring experience.

Directed by

Asia Youngman

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Alyssa Scott, Dawn Murphy

Overview

This documentary follows Dawn Murphy, or “Princess Delta Dawn”, who rose to fame in the 1980s and early 1990s and became the first Indigenous woman wrestler and the first Canadian woman wrestler to compete in Japan.

How it feels

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

About

Identity, race, gender, ambition

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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