Double Dare

2004 "SAVING THE FILM INDUSTRY ONE ACTRESS AT A TIME"
7.3| 1h21m| NR| en| More Info
Released: 13 March 2004 Released
Producted By: Runaway Films
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With being thrown off buildings an occupational hazard, professional stuntwomen Jeannie Epper and Zoë Bell (the alter egos of Wonder Woman and Xena, respectively) would seem well-equipped for any challenges Hollywood might dish out. But finding roles -- and respect -- in a male-dominated field can prove more harrowing than dodging punches.

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SnoopyStyle This is a documentary about stuntwomen concentrating on two specific performers. Veteran Jeannie Epper is a grandmother who comes from a legendary stunt family. She was a stunt double for Linda Carter in the Wonder Woman TV show. Zoë Bell is from New Zealand who has been Lucy Lawless' stunt double in 'Xena: Warrior Princess'. With the ending of the show, she needs to find new work.Both Jeannie and Zoë contribute fascinating stuff to this documentary. The happy accident is seeing Zoë get her Kill Bill job. Quentin Tarantino actually does an interview and her audition is beautiful behind the scene stuff. Jeannie is fascinating because she is still struggling to stay in the business. It's eye opening to see the older women going to see a plastic surgeon and talking about getting work done. It's weird and unexpected that even stuntwomen worry about their looks. This is a good movie even if it's just a companion piece to Kill Bill.
TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews This happened to be on television, and I immediately decided to check it out when I looked it up, a few hours before it came on. I am very glad that I did. I have never heard of this before, but I instantly got into it. This follows two talented stunt women, one who's been in the business for decades(does the title Wonder Woman ring a bell?) and one who came into it much more recently(and worked on Xena!). It is quite engaging, and whilst it features numerous celebrities and a sequence from a nightclub, after-party kind of thing, it does not at any point lose itself in the glamour, or become a mere promotional piece. What really drives this is the personal touch, the people. There are interviews with big names, including Spielberg. This is well-edited, and the pace is great, not too fast and not slow. There are clips from the movies and shows they appeared in, conventions for The Warrior Princess, an awards ceremony, and you get an idea of what it's like to try to make a living for this duo. The music is fitting and cool. This is informational, entertaining and interesting. Also, Bell is *hawt*; I'm thrilled to see that she's had a lot of jobs since this was produced, and she's apparently acting some, too. There is a little strong language and sexual dialog(and imagery, well, skimpy outfits) in this. I recommend this to any fan of film and those who want to know about the industry. 8/10
lizamaine I had the pleasure of attending the Castro Theater's advanced screening of the film with members of Bay Area Women in Film and Television and we couldn't be prouder of what local director Micheli and her team have achieved! DOUBLE DARE is woman power to the extreme and is the kind of film that let's you leave the theater feeling ready to leap buildings in a single bound or ask that overbearing male director that you have been working for to pay you the money you're worth and give you the credit you deserve. Thanks for celebrating 2 real Hollywood heros, I hope this film takes Zoe Bell, both of the Eppers, the crew and Amanda Micheli as far up the Hollywood food chain as they want to go!!
adoerrnow Director Micheli weaves a compelling story of two stunt women from different generations that's gripping, funny and a unique story you're not going to see anywhere else. I highly recommend this fast paced fascinating documentary. Jeannie Epper and Zoe Bell really pour their hopes and dreams out. Quentin Tarantino and Steven Spielberg make an appearance because they care about what stunt women bring to the table. See it.