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Double Dare (2003)

Double Dare (2003)
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Jeannie Epper and Zoe Bell are two women who get hurt for a living -- they're Hollywood stuntwomen, who take the falls and dodge the punches while taking the place of glamorous stars. Epper's big break came when she was hired to stand in for Lynda Carter on the Wonder Woman television series in the 1970s, while Bell made a name for herself doing Lucy Lawless' stunt work for Xena: Warrior Princess. Double Dare is a documentary which looks at the lives and careers of these two women, as well as their friendship. Epper, in her early sixties, finds herself dealing with ageism in the entertainment industry, just as she's dealt with sexism much of her life, as she struggles to stay in the game, while Bell learns from her older friend not only the nuts and bolts of stunt work but the trails Epper and her compatriots had to blaze to be respected in their profession. Double Dare also features appearances by Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Jeannie EpperZoe Bell, (more)
Director(s):
Amanda Micheli
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Double Dare

Jeannie Epper and Zoe Bell are two women who get hurt for a living -- they're Hollywood stuntwomen, who take the falls and dodge the punches while taking the place of glamorous stars. Epper's big break came when she was hired to stand in for Lynda Carter on the Wonder Woman television series in the 1970s, while Bell made a name for herself doing Lucy Lawless' stunt work for Xena: Warrior Princess. Double Dare is a documentary which looks at the lives and careers of these two women, as well as their friendship. Epper, in her early sixties, finds herself dealing with ageism in the entertainment industry, just as she's dealt with sexism much of her life, as she struggles to stay in the game, while Bell learns from her older friend not only the nuts and bolts of stunt work but the trails Epper and her compatriots had to blaze to be respected in their profession. Double Dare also features appearances by Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
210 mins

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Director(s):
Amanda Micheli
Producer(s):
Danielle RenfrewKaren Johnson
Categories:
DocumentarySpecial Interest
Double Dare Awards:
  • 2003 - AFI Fest - Best Documentary Feature
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EdwardandCarol R.

An inside view of what it takes to be a female stunt double. I have a whole new appreciation of the devotion and commitment it takes. You feel for these people as they go through the ups and downs of getting/not getting a job, as they age, the injuries they sustain, etc. Very thrilling to watch how some extremely action-oriented scenes are filmed (for example, someone on fire). Overall, very interesting and definitely worth renting.

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RICHARD A.

The documentary movie appeared to be a amateur production / interview of two stuntwomen. We did not find it thrilling or worth watching.

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Ronald D.

This was an interesting look behind the scenes at the stunt work involved in major motion pictures. These ladies have all my respect!

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