CounterPunch (film)
| CounterPunch | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jay Bulger |
| Written by | Jay Bulger |
| Starring | Oscar De La Hoya David Diamante Bernard Hopkins |
| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
CounterPunch is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Jay Bulger following three boxers at different stages of their careers, chasing their goals of becoming champions.[1][2]
The film was released by Netflix on June 6, 2017.[3]
Premise
[edit]The film is a documentary about boxing, covering both the good and the bad aspects of the sport, and follows the personal growth and development of its main characters, Chis "Lil B Hop" Colbert, Cam F. Awesome, and Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillan. The film also features commentary from established boxers like Sugar Ray Leonard, Oscar De La Hoya, Paulie Malignaggi and others.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Oscar De La Hoya
- David Diamante
- Bernard Hopkins
- Sugar Ray Leonard
- Paulie Malignaggi
- Michael Woods
- Chris "Lil B Hop" Colbert
- Cam F. Awesome
- Peter "Kid Chocolate" Quillan
References
[edit]- ^ "Netflix's 'CounterPunch' Documentary Follows the Trials & Tribulations of Amateur Boxers". HYPEBEAST. 26 May 2017. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- ^ Garrett, A. (2017-07-13). "Movie Review: CounterPunch – Boxing's Hoop Dreams". EightCount.tv. Archived from the original on 2019-07-06. Retrieved 2019-07-06.
- ^ "Netflix's 'CounterPunch' captures the anguish and hustle of American boxing". The Daily Dot. 20 June 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
- ^ "CounterPunch: A Movie Review". Bad Left Hook. 8 June 2017. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
External links
[edit]- CounterPunch on Netflix
- CounterPunch at IMDb