Movie Details
Movie Budget:$300,000
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Outline Pictures Helmi Films
Between Rings
Audience Score
1 hr 13 minDocumentary
Whilst most young women in her home town of Zambia were busy planning weddings Esther Phiri had other ideas to stay single be a professional boxer and complete the high school education that she abandoned when her family fell on hard times Her quick and meteoric rise to an undefeated world champion took not only the boxing world by surprise but sent emotions fever pitch But whilst the global press rushed to portray her as a strong and confident woman tagged Zambias Million Dollar Baby in private Esther slowly crumbled under the weight of her success Adulation and celebrity had increased but so had criticism envy and expectations from her family and fans In the pursuit of independence from a husband her global success had made her a symbol of hope and empowerment and a provider for her family and friends whose demands increased as Esthers fortune grew
DirectorsJessie ChisiSalla Sorri
WriterJessie Chisi