Project Detail

Lioness: the Nicola Adams Story

Synopsis

The extraordinary rise of Olympic Boxing Champion, Record-breaker, Feminist and LGBT icon Nicola Adams. From the streets of Leeds to the world stage, Adams fought her way to the top and changed the game. This is her story.

Details

Year
2021
Type of project
Features
Running time
90 min
Director
Helena Coan
Producer
Nick Taussig, Laure Vaysse, Annabel Wigoder
Executive Producer
Paul Van Carter
Editor
Mark Keady
Screenwriter
Helena Coan
Director of Photography
Nathaie Pitters
Composer
Aisling Brouwer
Principal cast
Nicola Adams

Categories

Production Status

Production Company

Salon Pictures

699 Wandsworth Road
London SW8 3JF

Sales Company

Film Constellation

18 Farthing Fields
London E1W 3QG

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