Muay Thai fighter Ruqsana Begum is the only female Muslim national champion in her sport. She's been fighting to get women in to sports since starting kickboxing aged 18.
In his latest film, British director David Leon creates a high-energy portrait of the Essex-born athlete. Read more on NOWNESS - http://bit.ly/2iQZmFP
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