On the Ropes
This article is about the 1999 film. For the album by Mint Royale, see On the Ropes (album). For the upcoming film, see On the Ropes (2011 film).
| On the Ropes | |
|---|---|
| Directed by |
Nanette Burstein Brett Morgen |
| Cinematography | Brett Morgen |
| Edited by |
Nancy Baker Nanette Burstein |
Release dates | 1999 |
Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
On the Ropes is an American 1999 documentary film directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. This film follows the career of three young boxers and their coach.
Awards
On the Ropes won many awards:
- Jury Prize, Urbanworld Film Festival, Best Documentary, 1999
- Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival, Documentary, 1999
- Silver Spire, San Francisco International Film Festival, Film & Video - Society and Culture-U.S., 1999
- IDA Award, International Documentary Association, Feature Documentaries, 1999
- DGA Award, Directors Guild of America, Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Documentary, 2000
- SFFCC Awards, Santa Fe Film Critics Circle Awards, Best Documentary, 2000
The movie was also nominated for:
- Grand Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival, Documentary, 1999
- Oscar, Academy Awards, Best Documentary, Features, 2000 [1]
References
- ↑ "NY Times: On the Ropes". NY Times. Retrieved 2008-11-22.
External links
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