PARK CITY, Utah: Daisy Ridley knows a little something about being one of the only girls in a boys’ club. The “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” star transfixed audiences as the can-do Rey, and now Ridley is lending her support to another young girl with a dream — Aisholpan, 13-year-old Mongolian girl who endeavors to become the first female Eagle Hunter.

After seeing a cut of the film, Ridley decided to sign on as an executive producer of “The Eagle Huntress,” a documentary from director Otto Bell about Aisholpan’s journey to reach her goal. Executive producer Morgan Spurlock (“Super Size Me“) announced her involvement on Friday. The film is making its debut at the Sundance Film Festival, and Ridley hopes to use her newfound star power to increase the documentary’s visibility and it’s message of female empowerment.

“I was deeply moved by Aisholpan’s story and wanted to be a part of this beautiful film,” Ridley said in a statement. “I feel audiences and young girls around the world will be as inspired by her story as I was, and I am so proud to share her journey with the world.”

Earlier, “Norman Lear: Another Version of You” was received with a standing ovation when it opened the Sundance Film Festival on Thursday night.

Directed by Heidi Ewing and Rachel Grady, the film spans practically the whole of the 93-year-old artist and activist’s life, professionally and personally.

It explores Lear’s reasons for creating such groundbreaking sitcoms as “All in the Family,” “Maude,” “Good Times” and “The Jeffersons,” which were based as much on his personal experiences as his desire to bring real, relevant subjects to TV audiences.