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Cradle of Champions

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Three people compete in the 10-week New York's Daily News Golden Gloves tournament.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 03/24/2019
4/5
The film hits the expected beats of the sports documentary pretty squarely. What makes it so compelling to watch is the choice of characters and the examination of what, beyond sporting glory, they are actually fighting for. Go to Full Review Mark Kermode Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 03/22/2019
This is more interesting than documentaries about great big title fights. Go to Full Review Christina Newland Little White Lies 03/21/2019
4/5
This triumphant film is almost an advertisement for the incredible power the sport has in working-class communities. Go to Full Review Douglas Davidson Elements of Madness 05/03/2019
2.5/5
... while the mechanics of Cradle of Champions are strong and the individuals involved are captivating, the documentary as a whole can be hard to engage in without proper foreknowledge. Go to Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) 03/25/2019
3/5
There are no exceptionally powerful scenes, but the usual business of getting to know the contenders and their families is made all the more engaging by the New York spirit of everyone involved. Go to Full Review Jared Mobarak Jaredmobarak.com 03/22/2019
6/10
Luckily the broader topics of boxing as a sanctuary of mind, body, and spirit shine above [the often warring] individual narratives. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

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Bartle Bull

Director

Teddy Atlas

Actor

Andreas Roald

Executive Producer

Donald Rosenfeld

Executive Producer

Nina Rosenwald

Executive Producer

Maiken Baird

Producer

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Movie Info

Synopsis Three people compete in the 10-week New York's Daily News Golden Gloves tournament.
Director
Bartle Bull
Producer
Maiken Baird, Matias Rojas
Production Co
Knickerbocker Media, Baird Films
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 21, 2018
Runtime
1h 40m
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