Join four women as they prepare for the 1983 Caesars Palace World Cup Championship, a film that is changing the way the world views the female physique. Meet Rachel McLish, the current champion, Bev Francis, her toughest competition, and newcomers Lori Bowen and Carla Dunlap, all devoted to their conception of the "perfect" female form. Learn about their personal struggles and public triumphs as they balance their bodies' limitations with societal expectations.
Pumping Iron II: The Women
At the 1983 world championship held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, a group of judges and bodybuilders, including Rachel McLish, Bev Francis, and Carla Dunlap, gather to redefine femininity.