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I Am Durán (2019)
The quintessential boxing documentary
'I Am Durán' tell us a few great stories in a compelling and engaging way. If on one hand, you have the story of a boxing legend which many people may not be aware of, on the other hand, you also have the story of a country which was going though a difficult process and a figure like Roberto meant a lot to all Panamanians during that period.
The interviewees cast is really incredible and it's astonishing the way how such great names in boxing talked about Roberto and his feats.
Moreover, the great archive selection and the amazing soundtrack really help putting us in that era and to better understand how a sportsperson can have such a great impact on so many levels.
This has definitely entered my favourite documentaries list.
Sleeping Giant: An Indian Football Story (2012)
A great piece about much more than football
What another great documentary by the same people who've done The Four Year Plan. "Sleeping Giant: An Indian Football Story" is an amazing journey about the power of football and the cultural differences towards that sport. Football is taking over the whole world and even countries without a big tradition in the sport are now seduced by the big stars and big clubs from Europe. How does this new found passion translates into the football pitch, that's what Sleeping Giant seeks to answer. I really enjoyed the amazing photography, which together with the soundtrack give another layer of meaning to the different parts of the film and to the two different countries involved. A very joyful and interesting piece of documentary which is not only about football, it's about so much more.
Night of the Fight: Hatton's Last Stand (2013)
Amazing documentary
I just finished The Night of the Fight and I really enjoyed it. I'm not a boxing fan and little I knew about Ricky Hatton but this film really captivated me with its narrative. It's not another documentary about boxing, It's a film about redemption and the inner strength of a great fighter. The image is great and the access to Ricky deeper and most intimate moments really make this film an extraordinary insight to the a champion emotions and struggles. The soundtrack is also great, conveying a general feeling about the film without imposing. I recommend this film to everyone who enjoys sport and the power that sport has to gather crowds in support of a legend.