A Knock Out (2006)

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Boxing champion Michele Aboro grew up in South London, where life for a girl was never easy, let alone for a mixed-race lesbian girl. Thanks to her tenacious spirit and an uncanny talent for combat sports, she put her difficult past behind her and managed to sign a contract with the biggest boxing promoter in Europe. She won all 21 fights, 18 of them with a knockout - an exceptional achievement in women’s boxing. But despite her spectacular record in the ring, her career came to a sudden halt when her promoter broke her contract under the belief that she was not "promotable."

Director: Tessa Boerman, Samuel Reiziger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Production: Viewpoint Productions
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Knock Out about?
Boxing champion Michele Aboro grew up in South London, where life for a girl was never easy, let alone for a mixed-race lesbian girl. Thanks to her tenacious spirit and an uncanny talent for combat sports, she put her difficult past behind her and managed to sign a contract with the biggest boxing promoter in Europe. She won all 21 fights, 18 of them with a knockout - an exceptional achievement in women’s boxing. But despite her spectacular record in the ring, her career came to a sudden halt when her promoter broke her contract under the belief that she was not "promotable."
Who directed A Knock Out?
A Knock Out was directed by Tessa Boerman, Samuel Reiziger.
Who stars in A Knock Out?
A Knock Out stars Michele Aboro, Regina Halmich.
How long is A Knock Out?
A Knock Out has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is A Knock Out?
A Knock Out is a Documentary film.