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FEATURE DOCS
more than gold

This 90’ feature documentary is the candid and inspirational story of fivetime
Olympian, double Olympic gold medallist, Tongan/New Zealander Dame
Valerie Adams; one of the world’s most celebrated athletes. It is also the story of
a mother, a daughter, a sister, and a survivor.

At a time when sportswomen globally are struggling with pressures beyond the
field of play Dame Valerie Adams is a beacon of hope. Competing at the Tokyo

2020 Olympic Games required all the shotputter’s determination and courage. At
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job as an elite sportsperson, Valerie was forced to navigate emotions every An Eight Production in 2022
mother will identify with. Association with the New

Woven around observational scenes of Dame Valerie’s journey to Tokyo, is her
astonishing backstory . Over the course of 25 years Valerie has conquered
adversity time and time again. Six foot three at 12-years-old she was...