Portrait of runner Allyson Felix who decided that the contracts being offered women were unfair since there was no provision for their having children. (Once they got pregnant most women were cut loose).
This is a good look at both Felix and her fight. Its an eye opening film expose of how badly female athletes are treated.
The trouble is the film never gets the balance of her life and her cause right. The film alternates from a hagiographic portrait of Felix and her career and a more serious battle. The result is a film that is intellectually interesting but not fully emotionally compelling.
Quibble aside it's worth a look for the social issues it raises..
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