Southpaw: The Francis Barrett Story

Released Apr 7, 2000

1 hr. 17 min.

Documentary

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69%

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82%

50+ Ratings

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

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Liam McGrath

Director

Francis Barrett

Self

Chick Gillen

Self

Paddy Breathnach

Producer

Robert Walpole

Producer

Dario Marianelli

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James Berardinelli

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Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Dave Kehr

New York Times

Rated: 2.5/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Bob Graham

San Francisco Chronicle

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Frank Swietek

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Rated: B

Jul 24, 2006

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James Rocchi

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Documentary about Irish boxer's struggle pulls punches, never connects.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 7, 2002

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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat

Spirituality & Practice

Athought-provoking film about sports as a training ground for character and a testament to patience as an athlete's best friend.

Mar 13, 2002

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Synopsis

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

Director: Liam McGrath
Distributor: Shooting Gallery
Production Co: Channel 4 Television Corporation, Treasure, Irish Film Board
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 7, 2000, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $26.8K