On the Ropes (1999)

19991h 28mdir. Nanette BursteinEnglish subtitlesUnited Statesdocumentary filmboxing film

Note: this print runs 88 minutes against a recorded 94 minutes. It is the best copy we have found; we keep looking for a complete print.

Directed by Nanette Burstein

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On the Ropes is a 1999 American documentary film directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. The film follows the career of three young boxers (Noel Santiago, Tyrene Manson and George Walton) and their coach (Harry Keitt). The film was nominated for Best Documentary Feature at the 72nd Academy Awards.

Synopsis from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA. Streaming from YouTube.

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