EMPOWERMENT-DRAMA
The remarkable true story of Mildred Burke (Emily Bett Rickards), the first million-dollar female athlete in world history. Based on the book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jeff Leen, the film follows ‘Millie,’ a young single mother from a small town who defies societal norms by becoming a female pro-wrestler. Despite her success throughout the 40s and 50s, Millie's journey is marked by personal struggles, including raising her son on the road, the tragic death of her wrestling protégé in the ring and a tumultuous relationship with her manager and ex-husband, Billy Wolfe (Josh Lucas). Her story highlights triumphs such as being a woman of many firsts. Millie’s remarkable tale shattered the limitations of what a woman could become in entertainment and sports and is an unforgettable slice of history.
Director/Writer: Ash Avildsen (American Satan)
Starring: Emily Bett Rickards (CW’s “Arrow,” We Need to Talk), Josh Lucas (Ford v Ferrari, The Lincoln Lawyer), Walton Goggins (“White Lotus,” The Hateful Eight) and Tyler Posey (“Teen Wolf” on Paramount+, Truth or Dare)
Ash Avildsen, Aimee Schoof (The Oath), Isen Robbins (Tesla) and B.D. Gunnel
Kelly Koep, Jeff Leen, Jim Ross, and Anthony Mastromauro
Myriad Pictures will launch international sales in Cannes on Queen Of The Ring, the biopic of pioneering female pro wrestler Mildred Burke starring Emily Bett Rickards,