Neirud

Director: Fernanda Faya

Producers: Julia Alves

Philadelphia Premiere

Country of Production: Brazil

Date of Completion: 2023

Duration of Film: 72 Minutes

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 fascinating story about race, identity and queer life.