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Fightville

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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.

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Kyle Smith New York Post 04/20/2012
3/4
'Fightville," you had me at "gladiator school." Go to Full Review
Sheri Linden The Hollywood Reporter 04/19/2012
An up-close but superficial portrait of aspiring MMA stars as they fight their way through the Cajun Country regional circuit. Go to Full Review
Manohla Dargis New York Times 04/19/2012
2.5/5
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. Go to Full Review
Sarah Gopaul Digital Journal 09/07/2018
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. Go to Full Review
Eugene Novikov Cinematical 04/24/2012
A-
An exhilarating sports documentary and a levelheaded, piercingly intelligent treatment of a touchy subject. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 04/21/2012
C-
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. Go to Full Review
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02/20/2015 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. See more 12/28/2013 Interesting doc on the underbelly of MMA aspirants. See more 12/17/2013 "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!!! See more 06/21/2013 Who knew there was a minor league for the UFC. Team Dustin! See more 05/23/2013 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. See more 01/07/2013 i need to watch this in its entirety. would have liked to see more of Poirier. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

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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