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A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader ProblemA Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem

A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem

October 11, 2019

Friday, 7:30 PM

North Park Theatre

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A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem

Opening Night Gala

Yu Gu (Dir.), 80 minutes, WNY Premiere, USA

Director Yu Gu in attendance.

Shining a spotlight on the NFL and its affiliate teams’ practices of wage theft and illegal employment of cheerleaders, Gu follows several legal developments from around the country, while also painting a portrait of divisions within the Buffalo Jills alumni community.

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    Directed by: Yu Gu

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    Still from A Woman’s Work: The NFL’s Cheerleader Problem

    Directed by: Yu Gu

October 11, 2019

Friday, 7:30 PM

North Park Theatre

Venue Website ⟶

View on Facebook

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