A fresh spin on the story of high school sports as the path to transformation and redemption, Lucha takes us inside the Taft High School women’s wrestling team on their journey to a championship. Personal challenges abound, from unsupportive families to homelessness, but these four young women from the Bronx—Shirley, Nyasia, Mariam, and Alba—find solace and hope in each other and on the mat. Their empowering story is a testament to the human spirit and true grit.
Cast
Crew
Marco Ricci
Director, Producer
Leah Goudsmit
Editor, Producer
Mauricio Vasquez
Cinematography, Producer
Justin Biskin
Executive Producer
Sammy Brennan
Executive Producer
Ibtihaj Muhammad
Executive Producer
Peter Skrumbis
Executive Producer
Robert Carrillo
Executive Producer
Josh Lee
Executive Producer
Jonathan Judge-Russo
Producer
Cherelle Connor
Associate Producer
Dave Bernath
Associate Producer
Kevin Duffey
Associate Producer
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