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Phyllis Ellis (born 11 November 1959) is a Canadian figure celebrated for her contributions to sports, entertainment, and documentary filmmaking. Born in Oakville, Ontario, she held dreams of Olympic glory from her childhood.
Phyllis Ellis is a Canadian director, writer, producer and actor who has made documentaries on topics such as toxic beauty, breast cancer, and women in sport. She has received Emmy and CSA nominations and awards for her work, and is also involved in Indigenous film education and reconciliation.
May 6, 2022 · Phyllis Ellis, a Canadian filmmaker and Olympian, interviews four female athletes from the Global South who face sex testing and discrimination in sports. She explores the history and impact of policing women's bodies and challenges the flawed science behind the regulations.
May 9, 2022 · Phyllis Ellis playing for Team Canada during the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles (photo courtesy of Ellis) Ellis says she was drawn to the story after meeting some of the athletes and Payoshni Mitra, an activist who has been advocating on their behalf.
A world-class athlete in field hockey, Phyllis Ellis played five seasons with the Varsity Blues, including the CIAU championship team in 1981 and the OWIAA champions/CIAU silver medallists in 1982.
Phyllis Ellis. Independent filmmaker Phyllis Ellis is a native of Canada and has worked in Europe, Asia, Africa, India and the U.S. for the past thirty-five years as a filmmaker, writer, actor and producer. Her work addresses themes of justice, truth, transformation, and human rights.
May 4, 2023 · Phyllis Ellis is the writer and director of ‘Category: Woman,’ a film that explores the history and impact of sex testing and other regulations that discriminate against women in sport. Listen to her interview and learn more about the issues and stories behind the film.
