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Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story

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Filmmaker Liam McGrath profiles the Olympic boxer, an Irish Traveller who fought against racism in Ireland.

Critics Reviews

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Frank Swietek One Guy's Opinion 07/24/2006
B
James Rocchi Netflix 11/07/2002
2/5
Documentary about Irish boxer's struggle pulls punches, never connects. Go to Full Review Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice 03/13/2002
Athought-provoking film about sports as a training ground for character and a testament to patience as an athlete's best friend. Go to Full Review Tom Block culturevulture.net 09/18/2001
...sane and modest. Go to Full Review Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com 05/10/2001
B+
Elias Savada Nitrate Online 01/01/2000
2.5/4
...a simple and refreshing diversion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Liam McGrath

Director

Francis Barrett

Self

Chick Gillen

Self

Paddy Breathnach

Producer

Robert Walpole

Producer

Dario Marianelli

Original Music

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Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story

Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story (1999) Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story (1999) Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story (1999) Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story (1999) Boxer Francis Barrett and director Liam McGrath during the production of the Shooting Gallery documentary Southpaw Boxer Francis Barrett is the subject of the Shooting Gallery documentary Southpaw View more photos

Movie Info

Synopsis Filmmaker Liam McGrath profiles the Olympic boxer, an Irish Traveller who fought against racism in Ireland.
Director
Liam McGrath
Producer
Paddy Breathnach, Robert Walpole
Distributor
Shooting Gallery
Production Co
Treasure, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Irish Film Board
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 7, 2000, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA)
$26.8K
Runtime
1h 17m