Tonya Harding rises through the ranks of competitive figure skating only to find disgrace when her husband tries to eliminate her rival. Margot Robbie portrays Harding in this Craig Gillespie-directed film–titled I, Tonya (Neon)–written by Steven Rogers and edited by Tatiana S. Riegel. Based on an unbelievably true story, I, Tonya is part tongue-in-cheek documentary, part offbeat biopic, part comedy and part drama. The film also depicts parental and spousal abuse inflicted on Harding, eliciting some understanding of, even a bit of empathy for the skater who in real life became infamous when she and her husband were implicated in the knee-smashing attack on her prime U.S. competitor in the rink, Nancy Kerrigan, just prior to the 1994 Winter Olympics.
Craig Gillespie, director; Steven Rogers, writer/producer; Nicolas Karakatsanis, DP; Tatiana S. Riegel, editor.
Top Spot of the Week: AlmapBBDO, Director Lu Villaca Team On A Show Of Strength For Women and Johnnie Walker
Johnnie Walker wraps up the year with an inspiring campaign that is a direct and bold response to those who would question the strength of women. Created by AlmapBBDO in São Paulo, Brazil, this anthem film--“Forte São Elas” (“Strong are the Women”) starring actress Alice Braga--references one of the most iconic productions in the brand’s history worldwide:”The Man Who Walked Around The World.” Produced by Surreal Hotel Arts, directed by Lu Villaça, and featuring an original soundtrack by Cabaret Studio, “Forte São Elas” shows Braga walking as she describes how strength plays an essential role in the daily life of every woman. Whether facing stereotypes or countless other barriers, women are the masters of their own choices and stay true to their journeys. “The campaign recognizes the emotional strength and resilience of every woman who faces and overcomes obstacles every day, and boldly challenges outdated stereotypes. And when they say that whisky is too strong for women, we will tell them: it’s the women who are strong,” said Andrea Rubim, head of marketing for Johnnie Walker. [video width="1280" height="720" mp4="https://wp-shoot.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/19005421/Johnnie-Walker-StrongAreTheWomen-1.mp4"][/video] Read More