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Ilens film: Tough Cookies

Posted by on Friday, January 23, 2015 in Activities Everyone.

Presented by Laura Carpenter, Associate Professor of Sociology and Dr. Christy Halbert, U.S. Olympic Boxing Coach.
Austria/USA (2014) Dir: Ruth Kaaserer. Boxingis a brutal sport. A man’s world. Is there a difference when women box? This documentary shows three women who live on the edge of society, making a living from odd jobs. As boxers, they do something that is considered male par excellence: being aggressive. Always on the lookout for a challenge – in the ring and in life – it’s a daily struggle and a soul search. English. Blu-Ray. 80 mins.

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Ilens film: Tough Cookies

Posted by on Friday, January 23, 2015 in Activities Everyone.

Presented by Laura Carpenter, Associate Professor of Sociology and Dr. Christy Halbert, U.S. Olympic Boxing Coach.
Austria/USA (2014) Dir: Ruth Kaaserer. Boxingis a brutal sport. A man’s world. Is there a difference when women box? This documentary shows three women who live on the edge of society, making a living from odd jobs. As boxers, they do something that is considered male par excellence: being aggressive. Always on the lookout for a challenge – in the ring and in life – it’s a daily struggle and a soul search. English. Blu-Ray. 80 mins.

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