New documentary ‘Mother/Athlete’ explores the intersection of motherhood and professional sport

The Roku documentary 'Playmakers: Mother/Athlete' held its world premiere on Sunday at the 24th Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival. Part of the 'Playmakers' series, the intimate film features WNBA stars and figures including Sheryl Swoopes, Skylar Diggins-Smith, Bria Hartley, Natalie Achonwa, and Allison Feaster. The participants discuss the joys and challenges of balancing pregnancy, the postpartum period, and motherhood with careers as professional athletes. The film focuses on the pressures and choices female athletes face to maintain their professional trajectories while navigating motherhood, with the title 'Mother/Athlete' reflecting this effort to balance both roles. The Martha's Vineyard African American Film Festival is currently hosting its 24th edition. This report is based on information from Variety.