On the Ropes
First screened in February 2020

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Directors: Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. Documentary about the manager of a Brooklyn boxing gym and the trajectories of three of its patrons. Interview subjects include Harry Keitt, George Walton, Tyrene Manson, and Noel Santiago.

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Twitter Capsule: Tyrene's story could be its own movie, and maybe should. Some layers more familiar than others, but they pack a punch.

VOR: ③  A case where you have to think complexly about "originality"; we've seen a lot of this before, partly because these issues and obstacles are too prevalent.

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Photo © 1999 WinStar Cinema/Highway Films/TLC

Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B

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Academy Award Nominations:
	Best Documentary Feature
Other Awards:
	Sundance Film Festival: Special Jury Prize (Documentary)
	Directors Guild of America Awards: Best Director (Documentary)

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