Fists of Pride (2011)

Fists of Pride follows Little Tiger and his fellow fighters as their Thai coaches prepare them for the annual Water Festival competition. In a boxing camp on the Thai-Burmese border the children of mostly illegal migrant workers fleeing Burma live and train for prize fights. In a region where combat sports have always been a matter of honor and money, the film reveals their daily struggles. Bets are open and as the hope of prize money rizes, the young boxers contemplate what it could mean for them and their families

Director: Hélène Choquette
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 63 min
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Screenplay

Music: Anthony Rozankovic
Cinematography: Joël Provencher
Editing: Dominic Lessard
Production: Aviva Communications
Country: Canada
Language: Burmese, ภาษาไทย
Original Language: en

Keywords

thailand, burma, poverty, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fists of Pride about?
Fists of Pride follows Little Tiger and his fellow fighters as their Thai coaches prepare them for the annual Water Festival competition. In a boxing camp on the Thai-Burmese border the children of mostly illegal migrant workers fleeing Burma live and train for prize fights. In a region where combat sports have always been a matter of honor and money, the film reveals their daily struggles. Bets are open and as the hope of prize money rizes, the young boxers contemplate what it could mean for them and their families
Who directed Fists of Pride?
Fists of Pride was directed by Hélène Choquette.
How long is Fists of Pride?
Fists of Pride has a runtime of 1h 3m (63 minutes).
What genre is Fists of Pride?
Fists of Pride is a Documentary film.
Where was Fists of Pride produced?
Fists of Pride was produced in Canada.