directed by: Rachel Griffiths, year: 2019
actors: Teresa Palmer, Sam Neill

Ride Like a Girl follows Michelle Payne, a determined young jockey who becomes the first woman to win Australia’s iconic Melbourne Cup. Based on a true story, the film charts her arduous training, the doubts of critics, and the fierce loyalty of her family as she overcomes gender barriers and tragedy to ride to history. Directed with warmth by Rachel Griffiths, it blends intimate family moments with exhilarating racing sequences, celebrating courage, perseverance, and belief.

Horseman Skills, Biography, Sports Drama, Horse Racing, Women In Sport, Australian Cinema, Based On A True Story