The Eagle Huntress Debuts on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital HD February 7th

Figure 1Aisholpan with her golden eagle

The Eagle Huntress Debuts on

Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital February 7.

Set against the majestic, snow-capped mountains of Mongolia this movie follows 13-year-old Aisholpan as she trains to become the first female eagle hunter in 12 generations of her Kazakh family. Her determination to follow in the tradition of her father and forefathers shines through as she scales down the side of a mountain to capture her own eagle and as she overcomes opposition from members of the male-dominated sport to compete in the annual Golden Eagle competition. Directed by Otto Bell and narrated by Daisy Ridley (Star Wars franchise).

The Eagle Huntress is a visually stunning epic documentary that will inspire girls to reach for their dreams. It is beautiful in its honesty as it captures a small slice of Aisholpan’s life and the Mongolian culture.

McCall Hall interviewing Dominique Randle and Courtney Jaco

Sony Picture Studios kicked off the showing of The Eagle Huntress on National Girls & Women Sports Day. Attendees included McCall Hall (Director of Community Outreach at USC Athletics), Dominique Randle, Courtney Jaco, Darlene Kiyan (GIRLS INC LA Executive Director) and over sixty girls from GIRLS INC. of Greater Los Angeles. McCall Hall led a Q & A with Dominique Randle and Courtney Jaco, both star athletics for USC in soccer and basketball, respectively. During the Q & A, both athletes states that they trained year round while balancing academics with sport. They also said that they love being a woman who plays sports because they inspire other girls and women with Dominique adding she loves exceeding men’s expectations.

The day ended with a special Q & A session with Mark Jackson and Mark Schwaiger, motion picture animal trainers and volunteers at the California Foundation for Birds of Prey. CFBP “is dedicated to the care and conservation of eagles, hawks, falcons and owls and maximizing raptor rehabilitation with their falconry free flight program.” Mark Schwaiger introduced everyone to a 4-year-old golden eagle. Although she wasn’t the eagle in the movie, she spread her wings and posed for pictures like a movie star. Her majestic beauty awed everyone.

Certified Fresh (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), The Eagle Huntress is produced by Stacey Reiss, Sharon Chang and Otto Bell with Morgan Spurlock, Jeremy Chilnick, Daisy Ridley, Marc H. Simon, Dan Cogan, Regina K. Scully, Barbara Dobkin and Susan MacLaury, serving as executive producers .The end credits song “Angel by the Wings” is by Sia.

“Girls Inc. of Los Angeles inspires all girls to be strong, smart and bold, growing to serve girls in the Los Angeles area with intensive, life-changing experience and solutions to the unique challenges girls face.” The Girls Inc. Experience consists of people, an environment, and programming that, together, empower girls to succeed. Trained staff and volunteers build lasting, mentoring relationships in girls-only spaces that are physically and emotionally safe and where girls find a sisterhood of support with shared drive, mutual respect, and high expectations. Hands-on, research-based programs provide girls with the skills and knowledge to set goals, overcome obstacles, and improve academic performance. Informed by girls and their families, Girls Inc. in Los Angeles also works with community and school leaders to advocate for initiatives that increase opportunities for girls.

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