Wilma

TV Movie
1977
Not Rated
1h 40m

IMDb RATING

6.1/10

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Denzel Washington recalls landing his first part and subsequently running through the streets of New York City to celebrate.

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The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.The story of American track sprinter Wilma Rudolph, who overcame physical handicaps to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics.

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IMDb RATING

6.1/10

325

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
Denzel Washington's first acting role.

Goofs
Around 55:31 Blanche is fanning herself with her apron using two hands. However, on the next cut which is a two-shot, she is fanning herself with just one hand. The cut occurred immediately and there was no sign of her switching from two hands to one.

Connections
Referenced in Sports Jeopardy!: Episode #2.9 (2015)

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Featured review

7/10

Wonderful Wilma

I love track and field. I watch it every chance I get because you always see some amazing accomplishments and hear some amazing stories. You see records broken--personal, national, meet, and world records--you see underdogs win, favorites shine, and everything else.

Wilma Rudolph, played by Shirley Jo Finney, was exceptional enough to win three gold medals in the 1960 Olympics in Rome. This was 28 years before Flo Jo would burn up the track in Seoul.

I think the production could've been better. The lighting was poor as was the sound which detracted from the viewing pleasure. It was still a good movie about an exceptional woman who should be recognized.