YOKO
Corpo a corpo
Veronica Yoko Plebani knows that no battle comes without scars and that success never comes without struggle. A three time Italian Paralympian, activist for female athletes and advocate for diverse standards in beauty, Yoko’s dreams for Tokyo medal in 2020 are suddenly dashed by the world wide pandemic. While sports are suspended, the determined triathlete never relents. If a deadly bacteria couldn’t stop Veronica, neither will the coronavirus.
We are screening this film inclusively. The film includes special subtitles and audio commentary through headphones – the screening can also be attended by people with hearing and visual impairments.
The screening will be followed by discussion with its director Maria Iovine.
Corpo a corpo / Maria Iovine / Italy / 2022 / 73 min.
Italian
Slovak, English
Gender Equality
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