Victoria’s Foil tells the story of 22-year-old wheelchair fencer Victoria Isaacson on a multi-year journey to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. She competes not only against her opponents, but a life-altering disease, mounting debt, and eventually, the coronavirus pandemic.

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Victoria suffers from what she calls a hidden disability, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, a rare genetic disease that affects her connective tissues.

The documentary touches upon her self-doubt, as she begins to rely on her wheelchair more often. We also follow her hopes and dreams of leaving a mark in the athletic world when she thought that she would no longer be able to live a normal life.

Where to Watch

Victoria’s Foil originally aired on CPTV on Sunday, May 2, 2021. It is now available to stream on this page and other CPTV digital platforms, including video.cptv.org and YouTube.