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- ↑ "Q&A with director Allan Luebke" . Retrieved 5 December 2013.
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- ↑ "FIGHT DREAMS: Mother Turned MMA Cage Fighter".
- ↑ "Slamdance Unveils Competition Lineup Exclusive Set". variety.com. Retrieved 3 Dec 2013.
- ↑ "Film Colossus Review: GLENA".
- ↑ "Sundance 2014 digest: Portland doc 'Glena' gets warm reception at Slamdance".
- ↑ "SLAMDANCE FILM REVIEW: GLENA".