41 min

Episode 1: Hidden Figures of Wrestling Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story

    • Arts

Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story gives listeners an exclusive peek into the documentary "Lady Wrestler," which chronicles trailblazing Black female wrestlers from the 1950s and '60s.  In this episode, Valerie Hawes, daughter of the late wrestling legend Lula Mae Provo, offers insight into why the history of  African-American female wrestling superstars has been lost - until now. 

The "Lady Wrestler" documentary debuts February 16 on Amazon Prime Video during Black History Month. For more information, visit http://www.ladywrestlermovie.com 

Lady Wrestler: The Story Behind the Story gives listeners an exclusive peek into the documentary "Lady Wrestler," which chronicles trailblazing Black female wrestlers from the 1950s and '60s.  In this episode, Valerie Hawes, daughter of the late wrestling legend Lula Mae Provo, offers insight into why the history of  African-American female wrestling superstars has been lost - until now. 

The "Lady Wrestler" documentary debuts February 16 on Amazon Prime Video during Black History Month. For more information, visit http://www.ladywrestlermovie.com 

41 min

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