Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story documents one of the most shocking and brutal events in the history of boxing. During a bout against Benny Paret in 1962, Griffith beat the man so badly that Paret died from the injuries sustained in the ring. This tragic incident becomes more complex when one learns that before the fight Paret made a derogatory comment about Griffith's possible homosexual orientation. The bout was televised nationally. The film includes footage from the fight as well as interviews with Griffith ...
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Ring of Fire: The Emile Griffith Story documents one of the most shocking and brutal events in the history of boxing. During a bout against Benny Paret in 1962, Griffith beat the man so badly that Paret died from the injuries sustained in the ring. This tragic incident becomes more complex when one learns that before the fight Paret made a derogatory comment about Griffith's possible homosexual orientation. The bout was televised nationally. The film includes footage from the fight as well as interviews with Griffith himself, journalists, historians, and others. This film played at the Sundance Film Festival. Perry Seibert, Rovi
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Ron Ross, Bill Gallo, Jimmy Breslin, Gil Clancy, Howie Albert, Juan Gonzalez, Pete Hamill, Emile Griffith, Benny Paret, Don... Very good. 2005 Run time: 87. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Ron Ross, Bill Gallo, Jimmy Breslin, Gil Clancy, Howie Albert, Juan Gonzalez, Pete Hamill, Emile Griffith, Benny Paret, Don... Very good. 2005 Run time: 87. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Ron Ross, Bill Gallo, Jimmy Breslin, Gil Clancy, Howie Albert, Juan Gonzalez, Pete Hamill, Emile Griffith, Benny Paret, Don... Good. 2005 Run time: 87. Providing great media since 1972. All used discs are inspected and guaranteed. Digital copy/codes may be expired or not included. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Ron Ross, Bill Gallo, Jimmy Breslin, Gil Clancy, Howie Albert, Juan Gonzalez, Pete Hamill, Emile Griffith, Benny Paret, Don... Good. 2005 Run time: 87. 100% of this purchase will support literacy programs through a nonprofit organization!