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This video competed in
2015 Fusion Doc Challenge Showcase
Director(s): Allie Sultan
Jenny, a 40 year-old mom living in Franklin, TN, has struggled with her weight and body image since giving birth to her son, Wyatt. After endless diets and efforts to get into shape, she found someth. . . hing that clicked for her - CrossFit. She's now an Olympic weightlifting coach, working with young women to improve not only their bodies and overall health, but their confidence, strength, and ideas of beauty show more
- Beautiful
- Courageous
- Fascinating
- Inspiring
- Persuasive
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Kris8 years ago
The word "lift" is such a great metaphor for what Jenny is not only doing for herself and her life, but all the women that she is empowering and strengthening by showing them what they can do -- all they have to do is lift themselves up! But sometimes people do not know what they are capable of until they see others like them doing it – – Jenny is lifting so much more than herself. Great film, Allie. Powerful message.
Ramsey8 years ago
I went to school with Allie in San Francisco. Great to see 15 years later she's still doing really great documentary work! I really enjoyed this film. Great job Allie!
Dawn9 years ago - Edited
Loved it! More women should think this way! Awesome to see that perspective!
Thomas9 years ago - Edited
Intense and personal! A win-win for anyone committed to a personal goal!
Jennifer9 years ago - Edited
Amazing job, Allie! Jenny's journey is not over yet and I was privileged to spend this past weekend at a national weightlifting meet with her. I hope this film inspires many people to get moving and possibly even Lift Like a Girl :-)
Claire9 years ago - Edited
This is a powerful film that reflects the lives of so many people. Share it broadly, applaud the women in your life.
Rachel9 years ago - Edited
The film is about empowerment and self-worth, but the twist lies in the end as our heroine does not end up as the stereotypical tanned, perfectly toned builder but a beautiful, vibrant and inspiring woman who found, like Dorothy from Kansas, that she had the ability and power to do it all along.
Sonnie9 years ago - Edited
"Ant Sonn" One word for the women who speak of chasing their dreams despite big obstacles --- "Badass"! Inspiring film; well-composed, shot, and edited.
Jim9 years ago - Edited
Yes! What an empowering film this is. Great to see work like this, no matter your gender or whatever issues may be affecting you to press on. Inspiring!
Marésa9 years ago - Edited
Proud of you!