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2024 • Movie • Documentary • Directed by Dina Burlis

Breaking Boundaries

Synopsis

This film examines Nastasya Generalova's journey of expression as the only black girl on Team USA in rhythmic gymnastics and her relationship with her white Russian mother in the stressful lead-up to Tokyo Olympics qualification.

Details

GenresDocumentary, Sports & Fitness, Informational & Educational, Music & Performances
Release Date2024-08-11
Runtime76 min
Main Audio LanguageEnglish (United States)
CountriesUS
Production CompanySparkwood Films
Keywords
Observational, Women In Sports, Realism, Based on True Stories, Teenagers, Women Filmmakers, Unexpected Endings, Slice of Life, Black Cinema, Young Adult, Immigrants, Bittersweet, Inspirational, Shocking, Thought-Provoking, Uplifting, Gym, Underdog, Sacrifice, 2000s, Health, Olympics, Sports, Social Issues, Self-Help, Mental Health
Ratings
US-TV: TV-14
Advisory
Language
Festivals
  • African Diaspora International Film Festival
  • Ann Arbor Black Film Festival
  • Cascadia International Womens Film Festival

Cast

Nastasya Generalovaas Herself
Olga Generalovaas Herself

Crew

Dina Burlisdirector
Melissa Aziziproducer
Christopher Barnettcomposer

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