She Shears (2018) Today
: A top-tier competitive shearer and wool sorter who overcame severe internal injuries from a road accident to return to the shed.
(2018) is a New Zealand documentary directed by Jack Nicol that profiles five formidable women navigating the high-stakes, male-dominated world of competitive sheep shearing. In this sport, there is no separate women’s division; women compete directly against men for the ultimate title at the prestigious Golden Shears . 🐑 The Shearers
: Reviewers have praised the film's "camera poetry," which highlights the agility and strength required to handle ewes with blades of steel. 🏆 Key Facts She Shears (2018)
: A world-record holder and elite shearer who has helped pave the way for other women in the trade.
: A newcomer determined to trade her life in dairy conversion for a professional career on the shearing boards. 🎬 Production & Style : A top-tier competitive shearer and wool sorter
: Directed by first-timer Jack Nicol , who spent years following the women to capture the "rhythmic grace" and physical intensity of their work.
: A rising talent from the King Country who uses her shearing skills to travel the world. 🐑 The Shearers : Reviewers have praised the
: Produced by Ainsley Gardiner and Georgina Conder , the team behind the hit comedy The Breaker Upperers .