Girlfight (2000)

Girlfight (2000)
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Karyn Kusama makes her debut with this sensitive, subtly told coming-of-age story about boxing and love. Diana (Michelle Rodriguez) is a tough though painfully honest girl living in Brooklyn. Surly, frustrated, and directionless, Diana seems to have a ticket on the express train to expulsion; she repeatedly finds herself in detention and schoolyard fights. At home, her weak though abusive single father Sandro (Paul Calderon) clearly favorites her bookish brother Tiny (Ray Santiago) over her. While running an errand for her father, Diana finds herself in one of New York's more renowned boxing gyms, and she instantly connects to the same. Though traditionally a thoroughly male pastime in Latino culture, Diana perseveres and gains self-worth thanks to the help of gruff Panamanian trainer Hector (Jaime Tirelli). Soon Hector assumes the role of Diana's father from her deadbeat biological progenitor. As Diana gains physical strength and agility in the ring, she finds herself drawn to the dashing boxer Adrian (Santiago Douglas), who is supposedly involved with someone else. Slowly though, the two give into their mutual attraction and fall completely in love. Fate intervenes when the two lovers are scheduled to fight one another in the ring, forcing each to choose boxing or love. Executive-produced by none other than John Sayles, this film received rave reviews at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

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Starring:
Michelle RodriguezJaime Tirelli, (more)
Director(s):
Karyn Kusama
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Girlfight

Karyn Kusama makes her debut with this sensitive, subtly told coming-of-age story about boxing and love. Diana (Michelle Rodriguez) is a tough though painfully honest girl living in Brooklyn. Surly, frustrated, and directionless, Diana seems to have a ticket on the express train to expulsion; she repeatedly finds herself in detention and schoolyard fights. At home, her weak though abusive single father Sandro (Paul Calderon) clearly favorites her bookish brother Tiny (Ray Santiago) over her. While running an errand for her father, Diana finds herself in one of New York's more renowned boxing gyms, and she instantly connects to the same. Though traditionally a thoroughly male pastime in Latino culture, Diana perseveres and gains self-worth thanks to the help of gruff Panamanian trainer Hector (Jaime Tirelli). Soon Hector assumes the role of Diana's father from her deadbeat biological progenitor. As Diana gains physical strength and agility in the ring, she finds herself drawn to the dashing boxer Adrian (Santiago Douglas), who is supposedly involved with someone else. Slowly though, the two give into their mutual attraction and fall completely in love. Fate intervenes when the two lovers are scheduled to fight one another in the ring, forcing each to choose boxing or love. Executive-produced by none other than John Sayles, this film received rave reviews at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
111 mins

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Director(s):
Karyn Kusama
Writer(s):
Karyn Kusama
Producer(s):
Sarah GreenMaggie RenziMartha Griffin
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Watch With Your Teen, Adult Language)
Girlfight Awards:
  • 2000 - Independent Spirit Awards - Best Debut Performance
  • 2000 - National Board of Review - Special Mention for Excellence in Filmmaking
  • 2000 - National Board of Review - Best Breakthrough Performance by an Actress
  • 2000 - Sundance Film Festival - Grand Jury Prize - Dramatic
  • 2000 - Sundance Film Festival - Best Director - Drama
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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LaToshia L.

I so love Michelle Rodriguez!!!! She is an excellent actress. She really played this role good and I would love to see her in alot more movies. I don't know if I liked the fact that she played an almost lesbian role but I have no complaints. A must see!!!!

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Robert B.

Michelle R is dynamite - check it out - good story well acted

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Aaron L.

The storyline of this movie had the potential to be good, but I found it boring in many places.

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