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Prizefighter: The Life of Jem Belcher (2022)
You Got It Done Matt..
No...it's not the greatest boxing film ever made. But reading up on Matt Hooking's struggle to get it made adds to the history. You can't compare blockbuster budget films to low budget tributes. It's a labor of love to boxing and family. And has enough really good scenes in it to make it worth a watch.
Biggest complaint is the lighting on the final scene. It was really good and better lighting would have made it great! I loved that it was real boxing.
Russell Crowe is great...and it was wonderful that he stated attached to it. I hope Matt gets more opportunities. And better support for his next venture.
My Name Was Bette: The Life and Death of an Alcoholic (2011)
A Must Watch
Really surprised at some of the lower reviews here. Especially a man commenting on "woman" focus. Having lived my life around alcoholism...all you ever hear about is the "external" facing issues...this walk though what happens inside the body is excellent. And needs to be highlighted. That picture of a 62 year old woman says a lot about the internal damage.
Living with severe alcoholics is extremely difficult. You can't judge these daughters. This documentary was making amends and giving back...for tears of abuse and neglect. An addict yes...but their pain is still very real.
Sorry men that a woman's body was the focus...get used to it!