On the Ropes (1999)
- Director(s):
- Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein, (more)
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of On the Ropes
The dreams and struggles of three aspiring boxers and the trainer who works with them (at the same Bed-Stuy gym where Mike Tyson used to work out) form the basis of On The Ropes, a documentary that debuted at the 1999 Sundance Film Festival. Noel Santiago, a one-time gang member, has the skills to be a good boxer, but lacks the conviction to work through the struggles involved. George Walton, a Golden Gloves champ, had his shot at a professional career but lost it at the hands of a crooked manager and is looking for a second chance. Tyrene Manson, a fiercely determined female boxer, sees fighting as her best chance to escape poverty until she's arrested during a drug raid on her uncle's home. And trainer Harry Keitt, a former fighter himself who once sparred with Muhammad Ali, tries to live down a history of alcoholism and a stretch in prison as he walks a fine line between nurturing the talents of the young people he cares for and trying a grab a percentage of the money they could earn as champions. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 90 mins
- Director(s):
- Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein
- Producer(s):
- Brett Morgen, Nanette Burstein
- Categories:
- Special Interest, Sports & Fitness, Documentary
- 1999 - Directors Guild of America - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary
- 1999 - Directors Guild of America - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary
- 1999 - Sundance Film Festival - Special Jury Award (Documentary)
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