Fightville

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Fightville

Released Apr 20, 2012

1h 25m

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Filmmakers Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein turn a spotlight on mixed martial arts and the lives of several Lousiana-based fighters.

Kyle Smith

New York Post

'Fightville," you had me at "gladiator school."

Rated: 3/4

Apr 20, 2012

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Sheri Linden

The Hollywood Reporter

An up-close but superficial portrait of aspiring MMA stars as they fight their way through the Cajun Country regional circuit.

Apr 19, 2012

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Manohla Dargis

New York Times

Ms. Epperlein and Mr. Tucker have talent and resolve - they spent months shooting "Fightville," a commitment that's scarcely evident - which makes the movie's superficiality all the more frustrating.

Rated: 2.5/5

Apr 19, 2012

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

Fightville takes the spotlight out of Las Vegas and shines it on southern Louisiana, taking a hard look at the grueling underside of MMA fighting through the perspectives of four dedicated men.

Sep 7, 2018

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Eugene Novikov

Cinematical

An exhilarating sports documentary and a levelheaded, piercingly intelligent treatment of a touchy subject.

Rated: A-

Apr 24, 2012

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

The bumpy road to success as a mixed martial arts fighter is ambiguously investigated in this amateurish documentary by the directing/editing team of Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein.

Rated: C-

Apr 21, 2012

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Fightville was an insightful look at the intense world of MMA hopefuls fighting for the chance to earn a pro contract. The directors portrayed the characters in a way that made you root for them and feel like you were right there watching them struggle and succeed. This film will appeal to both UFC fans and non fans alike. The young fighters featured from the Lafayette, Louisiana area are as authentic as they come. The raw footage captures the intensity and sacrifice these warriors make. UFC and other pro fighting circuits are the quickest growing professional sports franchise worldwide. Young wrestlers, MMA fighters and boxers are gravitating toward the sport as a place where they can continue to pursue their dreams of being the ultimate warrior. Fightville shows us how they do it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Audience Member

Interesting doc on the underbelly of MMA aspirants.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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Audience Member

"Fightville" feels authentic about this world, where success may be measured in wins, but the balance of unrelenting brutality and self-discipline needed for those wins is a trickier equation. I say RENT IT!!!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

Who knew there was a minor league for the UFC. Team Dustin!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

A decent doc on the semi-pro life on an MMA fighter. If you enjoy the sport, it'll keep you interested - but for the uninitiated, nothing that should take up your time.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/23

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i need to watch this in its entirety. would have liked to see more of Poirier.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Synopsis

Filmmakers Michael Tucker and Petra Epperlein turn a spotlight on mixed martial arts and the lives of several Lousiana-based fighters.

Director: Petra Epperlein, Michael Tucker
Producer: Petra Epperlein, Michael Tucker
Distributor: MPI
Production Co: Heros Film
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 20, 2012, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 18, 2016
Runtime: 1h 25m

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