The Amazons of Yaxunah have put the name of the state high, since they have been recognized through their documentary
YUCATAN.- The fight of “The Amazons of Yaxunah” By breaking barriers in sport, as well as its culture, they have come to Hollywood and you can enjoy it in the screen.
It was in the International Latin Film Festival of Los Angeles, this Sunday, June 2, when premiered the documentary that talks about this Mayan women’s softball team.
They have past five decades since that girl, the founder of the team, started with this team in which he has left his soul. In October of last year The Amazons made history by throwing the first ball at Chase Fiel Stadium, in the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the San Francisco Giants.
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This year the documentary produced by ESPN Deportesin which it tells the story, struggle and challenges that Mayan women have faced, who have broken stereotypes by being part of a sport traditionally dominated by men.
The documentary tells the story of 26 Yucatecan womenwho have faced endless obstacles, from their home to society.
The Amazons of Yaxunah come to Hollywood
Wearing embroidered huipils with baseball figures and barefoot, as they usually play, the athletes walked the red carpet at the premiere of the documentary.
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“My husband told us: ‘It’s not right for women to go out and play, what are they saying?’”Enedina told AFP hours before stepping on the red carpet for the documentary’s premiere. “But I told him: ‘That doesn’t matter to me. (this is) what I like since I was a child, I now have the opportunity to play it again and I am going to do it’”, added the team’s founder.
For their part, “The Amazons of Yaxunah” have been happy that their fight against machismo and their love for sport is spread and they become an example and motivation for more women to risk following their dreams despite the gray outlook. that can be presented.
When does the Amazonas de Yaxunah documentary premiere on platforms?
The documentary, which is narrated by actress Yalitza Aparicio, will premiere on next September 15 in the ESPN platforms subtitled in English and Spanish.
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