Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Documentary. Show all posts

Sunday, November 3, 2024

Three-Part Docuseries: Countdown To Paul-Tyson Debuts On Netflix November 7th

Netflix has announced a three-part docuseries “Countdown To Paul-Tyson* providing an inside look at social media influencer turned boxer Jake Paul and former two-time World Heavyweight champion and Hall of Famer Mike Tyson as they prepare for their fight at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, TX. The fight, which will air live on Netflix on Friday, November 15th will be available worldwide to Netflix subscribers as part of a Netflix subscription. 


" Countdown To Paul-Tyson “ will air in three episodes with episodes 1 and 2 debuting on Netflix on Thursday, November 7th with episode 3 to follow on Tuesday, November 12.


For a preview of “Countdown To Paul-Tyson" see the video below:


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Thursday, December 9, 2021

DAZN ORIGINAL LA GUERRA CIVIL SELECTED FOR OFFICIAL 2022 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL PROGRAM

Press Release: By DAZN – Feature-length documentary represents Eva Longoria Bastón’s directorial festival debut and the first DAZN Original to premiere at Sundance 

Credit: DAZN

 

LONDON, December 9, 2021 – DAZN Group, the global sports entertainment company, today announced its latest feature length documentary La Guerra Civil has been selected for the official 2022 Sundance Film Festival program. The film will compete in the festival’s World Cinema Documentary Competition and marks the first time that DAZN original content will premiere at Sundance and feature on the international film festival circuit.

 

Directed by Eva Longoria Bastón, Director, Producer, Actress & Activist, and produced by her Emmy-nominated UnbeliEVAble Entertainment (Reversing Roe), La Guerra Civil explores the epic rivalry between iconic boxers Oscar De La Hoya and Julio César Chávez in the 1990s, which sparked a cultural divide between Mexican nationals and Mexican-Americans. The film is a chronicle of a battle that was more than a boxing rivalry, and examines a fascinating slice of the Latino experience in the process. 

 

Executive produced by DAZN’s Grant Best (BAFTA winning Rio Ferdinand: Being Mum and Dad) and produced by Bernardo Ruiz (Kingdom of Shadows), La Guerra Civil will have its world premiere on the opening night of 2022 Sundance Film Festival on January 20th at the Eccles Theater. The film will land on DAZN next year. 

 

“At the center of La Guerra Civil is an iconic moment in Mexican and Mexican-American sport history. Beyond that though, this is a film about cultural identity, fandom and community. Themes that speak to audiences around the world, whether you’re a boxing fan or not. To unveil this story on a global stage like Sundance, is the ultimate recognition for a filmmaker and DAZN is the perfect partner for making this film accessible to sport fans everywhere,” said Eva Longoria Bastón. 

 

DAZN Group’s EVP Global Commissioning and Original Content, Grant Best, said: “The very nature of DAZN Originals brings fans closer to the heart of sport. Telling the deeper, untold stories behind the athletes you know and love. La Guerra Civil transcends the traditional notion of a sports documentary and explores the intricate story of a deep rivalry between Julio César Chávez’s Mexican heritage and Oscar De La Hoya’s Mexican-American identity, with huge cultural significance.”

 

DAZN Group’s Chief Operating Officer, Ed McCarthy, added: “This is a fantastic accolade for DAZN in gaining recognition from one of the world’s most iconic film festivals. Eva Longoria Bastón is an incredible talent and one of the most sought after directors and producers in Hollywood. We are honored to be working with her to tell this story of such strong cultural and sporting importance.”

 

DAZN is the first global sports streaming platform. From live matches to original programming, it partners with the world’s leading sports organizations to deliver premium sports to fans in a more accessible and affordable way. DAZN is now live in 200+ countries and territories around the world.

 

DAZN Originals bring fans closer to the heart of sport. Previous series include; Ronaldo: El Presidente – a six-part docu-series that goes behind the scenes of the Brazilian football superstar and global icon’s current life as President of Real Valladolid, Canelo: Road to Greatness, which offers sports fans an intimate look at one of the most successful fighters of all time, Parallel Worlds, connecting global sporting icons Cristiano Ronaldo and Gennadiy ‘GGG’ Golovkin to discover what they share in common, Neymar Jr. and The Line of Kings, exploring the powerful dynasty of Brazilian football through the eyes of global football superstar Neymar Jr. and One NightJoshua Ruiz, retelling the story of one of the biggest upsets in modern boxing history, Andy Ruiz Jr. stunning defeat over Anthony Joshua at Madison Square Garden (co-produced by DAZN and Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa Productions).

 

Material and Photo Courtesy of: DAZN Used with permission.

 

For more information about DAZN including schedules, list of compatible streaming devices/platforms/Smart TVs, availability around the world, local start times in your area, and to subscribe please visit: www.DAZN.com.

 

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Monday, October 11, 2021

14th Annual Bushwick Film Festival (Oct 20-24) 18th & GRAND: THE OLYMPIC AUDITORIUM STORY

 

Screening online: Wed Oct 20 - Sun Oct 24, 2021 at bushwickfilmfestival.com

Press Release: October 11, 2021 By GenPop – BROOKLYN,– Los Angeles native and music producer Stephen DeBro trades mic for camera, aiming for a knockout in his debut film, the epic story of a cathedral of violence and the remarkable woman who ran it. For eighty years, boxing, wrestling, roller derby and punk rock rattled the concrete walls of the Olympic Auditorium, reverberating far beyond its downtown LA location, sending shockwaves across the world.  

Ruben Navarro Credit: Willard Ford

 
In 18TH & GRAND: THE OLYMPIC AUDITORIUM STORY, DeBro chronicles larger-than-life characters and violent clashes—pointing up parallels between what was happening in the ring and in the streets--conflicts over race, gender and identity that continue to roil America.

Deadline: “[...] a fascinating record of power, gender, race and culture told through the lens of one of L.A.’s greatest landmarks. 

From harnessing Mexican-American empowerment via 1940s pachuco Zoot-suited boxing star Enrique Bolaños, threatening norms of masculinity with cross-dressing wrestler Gorgeous George, and nurturing the cocky self-promotion of Muhammad Ali, Olympic promoter Aileen Eaton stopped at nothing to sell tickets, courting controversy while making history. A pioneering woman who thrived in an almost exclusively male domain, Eaton built an empire of violent entertainment through decades of visionary programming and promotion. 

Hyperallergic: "18th and Grand centers on renowned fight promoter, Aileen Eaton. [...] Despite the odds, Eaton managed to thrive in the masculine-centered world." 

DeBro spoke with a host of unforgettable characters, capturing a disappearing culture where stars, mobsters, politicians and artists rubbed shoulders at ringside. In addition to James Ellroy, Mamie Van Doren, Ed Ruscha and John Doe, DeBro documented important voices who passed away during the making of the film, including Hall of Fame announcer Dick Enberg, wrestling star Rowdy Roddy Piper, and high-flying roller derby skater Gwen “Skinny Minnie” Miller. 

Variety: "[...] weaves together boxing, wrestling, punk rock, roller derby and local history with an “only in L.A.” perspective that firmly situates the historic auditorium in the city’s culture." 

Award-winning music supervisor Howard Paar (I’M THINKING OF ENDING THINGS, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME) blends classic songs with a dynamic score by versatile L.A. funk ensemble Jungle Fire, taking the audience on a high-octane ride through the big fights and growing pains of American society…with volume cranked up to 11.
 
About the director: 

Born and raised in Los Angeles, Stephen DeBro worked in all facets of the music business before turning his attention to filmmaking. He headed the jazz and eclectic music division of Atlantic Records under legendary founder Ahmet Ertegun, working with a diverse set of artists, including Norah Jones, George Carlin, Kris Kristofferson and Elastica.

Inspired by childhood memories of the Olympic, reawakened by the indelible images of photographer Theo Ehret, DeBro shaped his vision into 18TH & GRAND: THE OLYMPIC AUDITORIUM STORY, a paean to a lost world and cipher to decode an oft misunderstood city.

 
For more information about 18th & GRAND: THE OLYMPIC AUDITORIUM STORY please visit: 18thandgrand.com

Material Courtesy of: GenPop / Photo Courtesy of: Willard Ford Used with permission.

 

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Monday, May 3, 2021

ABC NEWS ENTERS THE RING WITH SPECIAL FOUR HOUR DOCUMENTARY SERIES ‘MIKE TYSON: THE KNOCKOUT’ DETAILING THE LIFE OF THE BOXING LEGEND

 

Press Release: May 3, 2021 By ABC News – Two-Part Primetime Event Chronicles Mike Tyson’s Climb, Crash and Comeback on Back-to-Back Tuesdays, May 25 and June 1 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET), on ABC

 

 

ABC News announced today it will debut a special four hour documentary series on the life of boxing legend Mike Tyson. “Mike Tyson: The Knockout” will put viewers ringside for a main event that will chronicle the former champion’s climb, crash and comeback, from his difficult childhood to becoming undisputed world champion to his 1992 rape conviction and his personal struggles. Through the lens of his life’s extreme highs and lows, the two-part primetime event will examine some of the most pressing questions about resilience and reinvention. “Mike Tyson: The Knockout” will feature new interviews with actor and boxing enthusiast Rosie Perez, former President of HBO Sports Ross Greenburg, ESPN’s Jeremy Schaap, those in Tyson’s inner circle and more. It will also include exclusive ABC News archival material and previously unaired interview footage with Tyson, who reflects on what he has learned throughout his boxing career and his new outlook on life. “Mike Tyson: The Knockout” premieres on back-to-back Tuesdays, May 25 and June 1, (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET), on ABC. It can also be viewed the next day on demand and on Hulu. 

Credit: ABC News

 

“In addition to being an inspiring story of the perseverance and hard-won growth of one extraordinary person, Mike Tyson’s life and career are also relevant to the important collective self-reflection finally occurring in America,” said executive producer Geoffrey Fletcher.

 

Tuesday, May 25, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET

Mike Tyson: The Knockout” begins with Tyson’s youth and his transition from a bullied kid who, in a single instant, discovers his true power, which becomes the basis for the icon’s reputation as “The Baddest Man on the Planet.” Former trainers Bobby Stewart and Teddy Atlas and Joe Colangelo, longtime friend of legendary boxing trainer Cus D’Amato, describe Tyson’s time in and out of juvenile detention while D’Amato trains a young boy from Brooklyn to the edge of his boxing dream of heavyweight champion of the world. They discuss Tyson’s rise to fame after D’Amato’s death and his spiraling under the pressures of stardom, including his lifestyle of excess partying, his marriage to Robin Givens, his infamous 1988 Barbara Walters interview, including Given’s allegation of domestic abuse, and divorce. Former opponents Michael Spinks and Buster Douglas sit down for interviews and discuss their fights against Tyson, including Tyson’s win over Spinks to become the undisputed heavyweight champion and Tyson’s shocking first professional boxing loss to Douglas, who was a 42-to-1 underdog.

 

Tuesday, June 1, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET

“Mike Tyson: The Knockout” continues with Tyson’s conviction and prison sentence for raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington, reviewing the cultural conversation that ensued throughout the trial as the public grappled with ideas around victimization and the fall of a hero. Tyson’s defense attorney James Voyles and special prosecutor Greg Garrison reflect on the trial nearly 20 years later. Tyson’s release from prison and his highly anticipated and celebrated re-entry into society is examined. The program also spotlights Tyson’s comeback in boxing and his bouts against Evander Holyfield, including the moment he bit Holyfield’s ear, as well as his addiction to cocaine, as he quickly became vilified and one of the most polarizing athletes in America. The show also touches on Tyson’s deep personal losses, including how he managed to move forward after the death of his daughter Exodus. It showcases an apologetic, middle-aged Tyson making amends for his regrets. The show culminates with previously unaired footage from an interview conducted by ABC News’ Byron Pitts to whom Tyson poignantly reflects on the man he is today.

 

“Mike Tyson: The Knockout” is produced by ABC News. Roxanna Sherwood serves as Senior Executive Producer. Academy Award winner Geoffrey Fletcher serves as an Executive Producer and the Director of Animation. Academy Award-nominated composer Terence Blanchard contributed an original score.

 

Material and Photo Courtesy of: ABC News Used with permission.

 

For more information about ABC News please visit: www.ABCNews.com.

 

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