Julie Levac

TIFF20: Bruised

Directed (and starring) Halle Berry, Bruised is a heart-wrenching piece written by Michelle Rosenfarb.? Jackie Justice (Halle Berry) had been an undefeated MMA fighter in the UFC.? When her final fight went downhill fast, Jackie ran, hid, and never turned back.? Completely down on her luck even years later, Jackie is broke, out of work,…

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Mulan: No Courage Without Fear

Disney is at it again. Bringing the heroine Mulan to life, Disney continues their streak of producing live-action versions of their animated classics.? As with other recent live-action Disney films (Aladdin and Mary Poppins Returns come to mind), Mulan is filled with stunning colours and visuals.? It offers impressive cinematography, including great camera tricks during…

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Unraveling Athena: The Champions of Women’s Tennis

Directed by Francis Amat, Unraveling Athena: The Champions of Women?s Tennis chronicles the lifelong journey that female tennis champions experience.?Filled with interview footage of the world?s most successful tennis stars, Unraveling Athena gives us a glimpse into the lives of such players as Pam Shriver, Victoria Azarenka, Jalena Jankovic, and Billie Jean King, among many…

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