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Knuckle (2011)

Knuckle poster
Directed by
Ian Palmer
Genre
documentary film, boxing film
Country
United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 37m
Rated
15
Rating
5.7 of 10 from 35 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows rival Irish Traveller families over 12 years as they settle feuds with bare-knuckle boxing. It shows the violence and codes of honor that define their way of life.

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What happens

Knuckle is a 2011 Irish documentary film about the secretive world of Irish Traveller bare-knuckle boxing. The film was made in stages over 12 years. The film premiered at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival. This film follows a history of violent feuding between rival clans. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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