Pumping iron II: the women

Duration: 107 mi

Year Published: 1985

Creator: OCTOBER FILMS

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: This sequel to Pumping iron investigates the world of women's bodybuilding by tracking events surrounding the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship. Cameras follow the participants as they prepare for the upcoming competition and discuss their dedication to the sport. Questions regarding the ideal bodybuilding physique are graphically embodied in the rivalry between sleekly-toned defending champion Rachel McLish and the heavily muscled Australian power-lifter Bev Francis. Other contestants include Carla Dunlap, the only African American contestant and Lori Bowen, a young woman from Texas. (Circulates).