Bodybuilder. Athlete. Gladiator. Shelley Beattie was a proud deaf woman and a graceful powerhouse whose impressive physique often obscured her human struggles. Reaching the height of her fame on American Gladiators as Siren, Beattie’s professional success masked her mental health battles from her family, friends, and partners. Director Irene Taylor joins forces with Hollywood veteran Marlee Matlin to guide the viewer through an exploration of Beattie’s life.
World premiere at 2025 DOC NYC. A production of Vermilion Films for HBO Documentary Films.