Defying a nationwide ban on women's boxing, Namibia Flores Rodriguez trains tirelessly in Cuba.
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Despite boasting more Olympic gold titles for boxing than any other country, Cuba falls behind the rest of the world in its attitude to the place of women in the ring: to this day, there exists a nationwide ban on women's competitive boxing. The film captures the tireless battle of Namibia Flores Rodriguez, the only known female boxer in the Caribbean nation. Training at Havana's Rafael Trejo arena in defiance of the ban, the athlete undertakes the same unrelenting regime as her male counterparts-running the same circuits, lifting the same truck tires-but without the hope that she might one day represent her country.
"One of the most prominent countries in the Olympic Games, particularly in the discipline of boxing, is Cuba. The case of Namibia Flores RodrÃguez is as infuriating as it is paradoxical, since the government considers this sport too dangerous for women to practice. 'Too Beautiful: Our Right to Fight' is Maceo Frost's first feature-length documentary that, simply and plainly, destroys this fallacy with punches. The neat cinematography accompanies Namibia not only while she follows the same strict routines as her male counterparts, but also witnesses how she is a mentor for other women who share her dream. A documentary that is both frustrating and inspiring."