'Queen of the Ring' Shines at Fort Lauderdale Film Festival Amid State Funding Cuts
"Queen of the Ring," directed by Ash Avildsen, is a biopic about Mildred Burke, the first million-dollar female athlete and a pioneer in women's wrestling. Starring Emily Bett Rickards, the film opened the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival and portrays Burke's rise from a Kansas waitress to a wrestling champion. Despite some narrative choppiness due to a condensed runtime, the film is praised for its engaging story, strong performances, and period-accurate visuals.