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Let's Go, Barbara
Ana is Catalan, daughter of a bourgeois family and works in a studio in advertising. She is 38 years old and has only lived with her husband, with whom she has a relationship cold but accepted by both. Although his family is opposed, decides to leave her husband and takes a vacation with her daughter Barbara, of 12 years, in order to leave behind all the past and start a freer life, with fewer ties, less conventional.
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Plot Summary
Barbara W. is a determined and talented runner who faces numerous obstacles as she strives to compete in the Olympics. She battles personal doubts, societal expectations, and the challenges of intense athletic training. The film chronicles her journey, highlighting her resilience and passion for the sport.
Critical Reception
Let's Go, Barbara received a mixed to positive reception upon its release, praised for its inspiring portrayal of an athlete's struggle and Joanna Cassidy's performance. While some critics found the pacing uneven, many appreciated its focus on the emotional and physical demands of elite competition.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong lead performance by Joanna Cassidy.
Appreciated for its depiction of an underdog athlete's perseverance.
Some found the narrative somewhat formulaic and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception information for 'Let's Go, Barbara' is not readily available through standard Google user review aggregators.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a theatrical release but was ultimately broadcast as an ABC Movie of the Week.
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