Ujvala Jupalli: Asterisk Athlete (United States) by Josephine Harrison
Documentary Short Films / Cannes International Film Week
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9m 0s
A meditative documentary following the story of Ujvala as she details what being an athlete means to her and the first time she realized she wasn't just an athlete but a female athlete. We see aspects of her training, and also more reflective moments as she tells her story.
Running time: 00:09:00
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