Neirud died shrouded in mystery, leaving behind no trace of her past. Confronting family secrets, the filmmaker pieces together the life of her enigmatic aunt, who toured Brazil as a wrestler in an underground all-female circus troupe throughout the 60s and 80s. As she investigates Neirud's controversial ring persona, Gorilla Woman, the filmmaker uncovers a taboo-breaking love story, revealing the surprising nature of Neirud's role in her own family.
Fernanda Faya
Director
Élida Neirud dos Santos
Self
Nely Tereze Faya
Self
Fernanda Faya
Self
Edgard Armando Pimenta Faya
Self
Felipe Roth Faya
Self
Aparecida Pimenta
Self
Rebeca Diorio
Self
Rita Vivas Monterei
Self (voice)
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