Manny (2014)

Directed by

Leon Gast

Genre

documentary film, boxing film

Country

Philippines, United States

Runtime

1h 27m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

6.4 of 10 from 66 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

This documentary follows the life of boxer Manny Pacquiao from his poor childhood to his fame in boxing and his move into politics. It uses interviews and old video footage to tell his story.

inspirationalbiographicalupbeatintimatenostalgicdramaticpersonalaspirational

What happens

Manny is a 2014 American documentary film that is directed by Leon Gast and Ryan Moore. It covers the life of professional boxer Manny Pacquiao, from his impoverished life as a young boy to his boxing glory and entrance into Philippine politics. The film is narrated by Liam Neeson. Additionally, interviews of friends, family members, and people associated with professional boxing, combined with archival footage of Pacquiao, were used throughout the film. Notable appearances in the film include Oscar De La Hoya, Jimmy Kimmel, Jeremy Piven, and Mark Wahlberg. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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