At twelve years old, Audriana Beattie stepped into a federal courtroom to fight for her right to wrestle, becoming an unexpected pioneer in the battle for gender equality in sports. Her victory opened doors, but the real challenges were just beginning. From Pennsylvania coal country to California's competitive wrestling scene, Beattie navigates the complex landscape of being a female athlete in a male-dominated sport. When health struggles and COVID-19 isolation force her to step away from wrestling, she discovers an unexpected parallel between athletic performance and artistic expression. Now, as a professional live event painter, she transforms celebration moments into timeless art pieces, finding freedom in a different kind of performance arena.Enhanced with original artwork capturing pivotal moments in her journey, UNPINNED explores: • The true cost of breaking barriers • How institutional power shapes individual lives • Finding strength in unexpected transitions • Transforming athletic discipline into artistic expression
Release Date: March 2, 2024