![]() They loved the way she looked, and the way the film captured the grubbiness of boxing with snot, spit, and sweat. But what they loved, and what they took home from the film, was the very rare mainstream portrayal of an athletic woman making her way in the world with determination and spirit. For the first > time in her life, she felt like she could protect > herself. She liked the feeling of strength that boxing > gave her. She later > practiced boxing at a local > gym. Irene Weiser wrote: > Looking to strengthen herself and gain the release > that she had achieved by > running, Katie took up kick boxing. Subject: MDB and women's boxing I would like to add another perspective to this by taking up the point that Irene makes below. Million Dollar Baby: A Feminist Message? PAGE 2 OF 3 =
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