This past summer in 2010, I was given the wonderful opportunity to work with Director, Betty M Park and Carmen Rosa, La Campeona, from the documentary Mamachas Del Ring.
Mamachas Del Ring has been selected and screened for several Film Festival viewings, but this summer it was selected for the 2010 HBO N.Y Latino Film Festival.
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| Interview with Telemundo |
Carmen came down to New York City to see her film premiere in the film festival. It was my duty to stick by Carmen during her stay and be at her attendance. Because Carmen is a female wrestler my expectations from her were very different. Before meeting her I saw a rough and aggressive attitude. After meeting her and being with her for a week I saw the complete opposite. With her beautiful shining sequent dresses, she projected tradition. Tradition that expressed who she was and her values. Along with her eyes and laughter, you could truly find a connection with her. Her week stay in NYC gave us a bond. It was memorable and exciting for all of us. From interviews with NY1, Telemundo, Huffington Post, and photoshoots, Carmen was in the spotlight receiving the treatment and support she deserved. From trying different cultural foods, sight-seeing, and experiencing the NYC night life, Carmen was living a temporary life style.
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| Myself, Carmen & Betty M. Park |
All this could not have been done without Betty M. Park. The documentary is not your typical boring informational video, but has an inspiring, heart-warming true story line. If you come across the opportunity of watching this film; do so. You’ll learn and by pass the experience for yourself the hard life of a cholita wrestler.
