A Woman's Work: The NFL's Cheerleader Problem

"Football and Feminism Collide"

Jan 26 2021 N/A 1h 20m
Documentary, Music, Sport

Three brave cheerleaders take on the NFL, battling the massive, male-dominated sports league for recognition — and a raise.

Plot

Football and feminism collide in this documentary that follows former NFL cheerleaders battling the league to end wage theft and illegal employment practices that have persisted for 50 years.

Written by

Elizabeth Ai, Jennifer Arnold

Directed by

Yu Gu

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Firelight Media Inc., Corporation for Public Broadcasting, ITVS, Sundance Institute, Tribeca Film Institute, JustFilms / Ford Foundation

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
95
Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA