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A documentary following a rhythmic gymnast with Down's Syndrome, as she goes for gold with Team GB at the Special Olympics this summer.
Born with Down’s Syndrome but refusing to let it define her, Ellie-Bea is a born performer and a semi-finalist of Britain’s Got Talent whose dream is to tread the boards of Broadway.
Since she was seven years p;d the gym has served as Ellie’s main stage where supported by her coach and mum, Anne, she nurtured a natural talent and passion for rhythmic gymnastics. Now, seventeen years after she first put on a leotard, Ellie’s athleticism is being tested to the limits as she prepares for the biggest competition of her career to date - The Special Olympic World Games.
This 1 x 15” documentary follows Ellie-Bea’s journey to the Special Olympics in Berlin this summer, charting her incredible dedication to the sport and championing her efforts to bring her A-game to everything she touches. Over the next few months, Ellie-Bea will be pushing herself to the limits alongside her GB teammates in preparation to represent their country on the world stage. So far in her career Ellie-Bea’s won hundreds of medals but this is the first time she’ll step onto the mat as a part of Team GB, and while she knows the competition will be tough, her sights are set on gold.
More materials on the documentary: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FZsQ-97A4ZcrLEOda6E0EUIafJxAUTk3IuW3dPDdDnw/edit?usp=sharing
