Glena

"Everyone Fights for Something"

Sep 25 2014 Unrated 1h 25m
Documentary, Drama, Sport

Documentary about a single mother who is an amateur cage fighter. When her meteoric rise shocks the mixed martial arts world, she decides to risk it all for her shot at the big time.

Plot

Allan Luebke's GLENA is the story of Glena Avila, a single mother in her 30's who decides to bank her future on a career as a mixed martial arts (MMA) cage fighter. Training night and day for her matches, Glena's total commitment throws her family into crisis, with her children needing her care and her time at her job conflicting with her rigorous workout schedule. But if she can give her all and continue to win her fights, she has a shot at the big time and a future as a professional athlete. Can Glena triumph?

Written by

Allan Luebke

Directed by

Allan Luebke

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
115
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA