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In this episode, we sit down with Arthur Lopes, director of Freya: Beyond The Mat, and Alberto Rocha, the film’s producer, to discuss their beautifully crafted documentary about one young athlete’s extraordinary journey through the world of competitive jiu-jitsu.
Freya: Beyond The Mat follows a ten-year-old girl whose quiet strength, relentless determination, and boundless family support carry her across continents in pursuit of her dream. What begins as a portrait of a promising young athlete grows into an intimate exploration of resilience, identity, family, and the sacrifices that shape who we become.
By Dave ByrneIn this episode, we sit down with Arthur Lopes, director of Freya: Beyond The Mat, and Alberto Rocha, the film’s producer, to discuss their beautifully crafted documentary about one young athlete’s extraordinary journey through the world of competitive jiu-jitsu.
Freya: Beyond The Mat follows a ten-year-old girl whose quiet strength, relentless determination, and boundless family support carry her across continents in pursuit of her dream. What begins as a portrait of a promising young athlete grows into an intimate exploration of resilience, identity, family, and the sacrifices that shape who we become.