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Good Fight, The

Year of completion
2001
Content type
Documentary
Format
Short
Genre
Religion & Ethics
Duration
17 minutes
Production Status
Completed

Synopsis

THE GOOD FIGHT is a film about masculinity in a modern world, spirituality and the lore of the boxing ring. Set in Dulwich Hill in Sydney's inner west, the film delves into the gritty existence of a local 'Fight Club' led by an unlikely character, Father Dave Smith. The story evolves around Father Dave's relationship with the young people who frequent the Fight Club.
Completion Year
2001
Genres
Religion & Ethics
Format
Short
Production Status
Completed

Cast and Crew

Director

Beck Cole

Writer

Beck Cole

Producer

Citt Williams

Cast

Reverend David Smith

Screenings

2006 — International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam

Sales

Australian Sales

Australian Film Television and Radio School

International Sales

Australian Film Television and Radio School

Production Company

Australian Film Television and Radio School
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