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Title Fight on Film

Lipstick and Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling

Join us for an Easter smackdown as we explore life in, out of and around the ring. Here, combat is a backdrop to a bigger tale of triumph and courage.

Whether it's 1950s women's wrestling, brutal Ultimate Fighting or boxing in Brooklyn's unforgiving streets, it's fist vs fist and glory vs defeat. The prize - respect.

Curated by Richard Sowada and Kristy Matheson


Thursday 5 April - Wednesday 11 April 2012
Full $15 Concession $12 ACMI Members $11

Fightville Packing a serious punch, this documentary delves deep into the world of Mixed Martial Arts and its brilliant, brutal action.

Fight Club David Fincher's interpretation of Chuck Palahniuk's cult novel, starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt and Helena Bonham Carter.

Lipstick and Dynamite: The First Ladies of Wrestling This rollicking documentary grabs you in a headlock and doesn't stop until the queens of '50s wrestling have had their say.

On The Ropes In the heart of Brooklyn's toughest neighbourhood lies a second chance for three boxers and their trainer.