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 Grit Grrls: Diary of the Dangerous

What is it about climbing 50 feet up in the air? 

Slithering around scaffolding. 

The film reels continue to roll in this dangerous and beautiful world as a woman plasterer. 

Are you sure you can handle the highs and lows? 

Lug those buckets. 

Wear thick skin. 

And mud those walls like you mean it. 



"Skyspace" Olympic College, Bremerton, WA 2017











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