A feature documentary about badass women that rely on each other as they fight fire and gender-based discrimination.
Anchor Point is of 1 hour(s) and 29 minute(s). It is Produced By: . It was released on 2021-03-21. It has the tagline: They are wildland firefighters battling more than raging, dangerous fires. They’re also fighting a culture that has marginalized their voices, excused gender-based discrimination and left them vulnerable to sexual harassment and assault.
Genres: Documentary
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