I Am the Tigress

2021Movie1 h 20 min

61
DecentGoodWatch score

A moving, cathartic documentary movie about everyday modern life and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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I Am The Tigress is an observational style documentary that follows the journey of protagonist Tischa “The Tigress” Thomas during the last year of her career as an African American female bodybuilder. Philipp Fussenegger and Dino Osmanović worked for over 2.5 years on creating this unique piece. They traveled with her from Harlem to Bucharest as she strived towards her goal to place number one in the world in female bodybuilding.

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  • Observational Documentary
  • African American Bodybuilder
  • Female Empowerment
  • Sports & Personal Journey
  • Harlem & Bucharest Setting
  • Dedication and Perseverance
  • Unique Character Study
  • Behind-the-Scenes

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January 18, 2021 · 1 h 20 min · Documentary

Released
January 18, 2021
Runtime
1 h 20 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
Germany, Austria, United States
Available in
91 countries

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Where can I stream I Am the Tigress?

In the United States, I Am the Tigress streams on True Story and DocAlliance Films. You can rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is I Am the Tigress worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.6).

Is I Am the Tigress plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.