Queen of the Ring is a film that chronicles the life of Mildred Burke, who became the first female athlete to earn a million dollars in wrestling during the 1930s to 1950s. Emily Bett Rickards emphasizes the importance of Burke’s story in showcasing women's fight for equality in sport. The film features a soundtrack combining period-accurate songs and modern covers, enhancing its emotional impact. Filmed in Louisville, the production team collaborated with Ohio Valley Wrestling to ensure authenticity in the wrestling scenes. The film aims to both honor Burke's legacy and introduce her story to a new audience.
“It's about fighting for what you believe in,” Rickards says. “Her story deserved to be told.”
“That song was too perfect not to use,” Avildsen says, describing Florence Welch's vocals as "timeless."
“People always ask if this is about the [prominent early female wrestler] Fabulous Moolah,” Avildsen says. “But Moolah never drew the real moolah - Millie did.”
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