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By Joly Herman
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Women's contact sports explored in Aussie docu.
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Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW
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What's the Story?
In FEARLESS: THE INSIDE STORY OF THE AFLW, women don uniforms, mouthguards, cleats, and fierce expressions as they confront each other in one of the world's most physical contact sports. Australian rules football, or "footy," as it's affectionately known, has all of the tackles that American football boasts -- without the protection of helmets and pads. The women documented in this series come from farming outposts and urban areas alike to play on the highest level of their sport with passion.
Is It Any Good?
Grit and joy mingle with tears and pride in this skillfully documented series about the first professional women's Australian rules football league. Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW lovingly tells the story of women whose passion it has been to break the glass ceiling of a hard-hitting contact sport. At the peak of their athletic form, these women are unapologetically joyful when they take to the field. Their coaches (all male, as it happens) lovingly support their "girls," guiding them with commitment and grace through all aspects of their sporting lives.
Parents and teens can watch this one with the awe deserving of women who break barriers. The storytelling of the documentary flows well without indulging in overly dramatic gossip.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about perseverance in Fearless: The Inside Story of the AFLW. Many players were told they couldn't play the sport they loved because it wasn't available for girls over the age of 12. How did player and coach perseverance help make it possible for a women's league of Australian "footy" to exist?
Contact sports are being reviewed by health experts because of their long-term impact on players' health. Is it courageous to participate in a contact sport, or risky?
The women in this league have broken a gender barrier by playing this sport on a professional level. Why are women's professional sports important to girls and women in society?
TV Details
- Premiere date : August 24, 2022
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Educational
- Topics : Activism
- Character Strengths : Communication , Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
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- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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