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Rachel McLish or Bev Francis? You at home decide
This documentary is much more than a flip side sequel to the 1976 film "Pumping Iron" which featured Arnold Schwarzenegger. In fact, you do not even need to have seen the first one to be absolutely absorbed in watching this one. "Pumping Iron II: The Women" centers on a major question that cuts to the heart of female bodybuilding: What should a female bodybuilder look like? This is not a frivolous question, because even though you would have thought the star of this show was going to be sexpot Rachel McLish, at the heart of this film is Bev Francis, a bodybuilder from Australia. The problem is quite simple: Bev's body looks like a man's. There is not a doubt in the world that her muscles are bigger than any other woman's in the competition; it is not even close. But in the minds of the judges--not to mention the other competitors, the sponsors, and the fans--that might not be enough. After all, the sport of bodybuilding is about physical appearance. By being at the right place at the right time, this film raises some fascinating questions about the criteria that defines this sport (and its ultimate social implications), all of which are debated rather explicitly in this documentary. The suspense builds throughout the film becoming absolutely palatable as we await the final decision of the judges. We have all seen way too many dramatic films where the suspense is not as keen as there is in "Pumping Iron II." You cannot help but be involved, figuring out where you stand on these issues and how you would cast your vote.

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Documentary of Wos. Professional Bodybuilding's top contest
In 1985, Women's Professional Bodybuilding was in it's infancy. Men's Bodybuilding had already been explored in the "Pumping Iron" documentary, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Now, we are taken in the gym and backstage at the premiere Professional Bodybuilding event for Women. Controversey arises, when one entrant (Bev Francis) is more bulky and muscular than other more svelte (Rachel McLish) entrants. Just what constitutes a Women's Bodybuilding Champion? The woman that is most muscular, or the one that looks more like the average woman's ideal?

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Truely inspirational!
I was so enraged at the sexism displayed by the judges and some of the other girls in this film I immediatley afterward went to the gym and hit the weights extra heavy with extra reps. Watch how Bev Francis was shafted and changed the face of womens bodybuilding forever. The feminine debate goes on...