GIRLS LIKE US

  • Alessandra Sutto

Great Britain's Nicola Adams became the first female boxer to win an Olympic gold medal. But she's not the only woman straying into a traditionally male sport – their numbers are growing. Why are young women risking reputation, social prejudice and injury to become boxers? This intimate documentary follows the exploits of young female hopefuls Midlands Champion MOLLY PERKINS and how she sweats blood and tears to float like a butterfly and sting like a bee. - Story by Alessandra Sutto and Sing J Lee Executive Producer | Alessandra Sutto