Dir:
Josephine Anderson
Curl Power
Curl Power follows a team of teenage girls as they pursue their unusual dream of becoming Canadian National Curling Champions, and seek out their own paths amid the legacies of their world champion mothers. This intimate and imaginative coming-of-age documentary tells a story of angst and ecstasy, following the funny and tender evolution of five best friends as they reckon with their bodies, minds, and the great unknown.
Awards & Recognition
Curl Power was nominated for Best Canadian Documentary in both the 2024 Hot Docs International Film Festival where it premiered, and also the Calgary International Film Festival.
Josephine Anderson is a documentary director, editor, and producer from Vancouver. Known for creating intimate, sensory-driven works that often explore themes like time, irreverence, and the female experience. Her films have been showcased at major festivals such as Tribeca, IDFA, and Hot Docs, and her work has been exhibited by prestigious outlets like The New Yorker Documentary and CBC.
“Anderson’s film is a delightful, insightful and honest look at the complexity of teenage girlhood, with a competitive edge” - Yahoo! News
"Curl Power may wear the garbs of a traditional sport documentary, but at its core it’s a coming-of-age film about the fleeting nature of youth." POV Magazine
Josephine Anderson is a documentary director, editor, and producer from Vancouver. Known for creating intimate, sensory-driven works that often explore themes like time, irreverence, and the female experience. Her films have been showcased at major festivals such as Tribeca, IDFA, and Hot Docs, and her work has been exhibited by prestigious outlets like The New Yorker Documentary and CBC.
“Anderson’s film is a delightful, insightful and honest look at the complexity of teenage girlhood, with a competitive edge” - Yahoo! News
"Curl Power may wear the garbs of a traditional sport documentary, but at its core it’s a coming-of-age film about the fleeting nature of youth." POV Magazine
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