PREVIEW: Lioness: The Nicola Adams Story (15 TBC)

WHO’S IN IT?

(as themselves) Nicola Adams

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Helena Coan (Audrey), director, writer; Nick Taussig (McQueen), Laure Vaysse (Tell It to the Bees) and Annabel Wigoder (The Billion Dollar Game), producers; Aisling Brouwer (White Riot), composer; Nathalie Pitters (film debut), cinematographer; Mark Keady (Sing, Freetown), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

The journey of female boxer Nicola Adams from her humble beginnings on the streets of Leeds to the forefront of her sport as she becomes the first woman to represent England in the ring…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The extraordinary trail-blazing career of female boxing champion Nicola Adams is the focus of this inspiring and insightful new documentary.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 12TH NOVEMBER 2021

WHERE CAN I FIND IT?

STREAMING EXCLUSIVELY ON AMAZON PRIME VIDEO

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