Hollywood Movie Born and Bred 2011 Watch Online Trailer Review Cast And Crew
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Born and Bred is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the lives of a new generation of young boxers fighting for their place in the American boxing capital of Los Angeles.
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Born and Bred is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the lives of a new generation of young boxers fighting for their place in the American boxing capital of Los Angeles, where Latino immigration is surging to a historical breaking point. At the heart of the film is the story of 15-year-old twin brothers in their last two years in the tough ranks of amateur boxing where boys are made into men and Olympic dreams are won and lost. Shot over the course of four years, the film offers an inside look at the gritty boxing culture of East Los Angeles where there are more boxers than anywhere else in the country. The documentary is driven by the story of twin brothers Oscar and Javier Molina and their intense relationship with lifelong trainer, Robert Luna. The movie documents their last years fighting as kids and their entry in the men's division of the sport as they clash with seasoned boxers...
Movie Review:
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Published: August 18, 2011
Beginning in late 2005 and filming over four years, the director, Justin Frimmer, immerses himself in this quintessential blue-collar sport and the lives of his striving subjects. For the shy 15-year-old Molina twins, the nerve-racking transition to the adult division means squaring off against fighters more than twice their age. But for the cocky 12-year-old Victor Pasillas — who hasn’t lost a fight in three years — defeat is not an option.
“That little lad don’t know fear,” marvels his proud coach, Rodrigo Mosquera, whose bond with this pugnacious youngster eases more personal disappointments. Delving into hair-raising family histories (the Molina boys’ mother entered the United States from Mexico in the engine compartment of a pickup truck) and a boxing tradition that in many cases spans generations, Mr. Frimmer highlights a culture of sport as safety net, offering a haven for vulnerable kids and peace of mind for their parents.
Hobbled by a filming style as raw as the talent on screen, Mr. Frimmer records the twins’ pray-and-pummel progress through Olympic-qualifying tournaments and crises of confidence. The fights are unexciting and the brothers uncharismatic, yet the film finds a soft, soulful center in their relationship with Robert Luna, a former Army Ranger and their longtime trainer.
Philosopher, counselor, mentor and strategist, Mr. Luna believes that the lessons learned inside the ring form the foundation for a happy life outside. Around him a sea of scrawny hopefuls, T-shirts bloodied and cheeks bulging with ill-fitting mouth guards, seem determined to prove him right.
Main Cast And Crew
Starring: N/A
Directed by: Justin Frimmer
Written by: Scott Schaeffer
Story by: Colin Borden
Production Co: Purebred Films, 24th Hour Productions
Studio: Purebred Films
Release date: 19 August 2011 (USA)
Genre: Documentary | Action | Drama | Family | Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Country: USA
Language: English
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Born and Bred is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the lives of a new generation of young boxers fighting for their place in the American boxing capital of Los Angeles.
Movie Plot Summary:
Born and Bred is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the lives of a new generation of young boxers fighting for their place in the American boxing capital of Los Angeles, where Latino immigration is surging to a historical breaking point. At the heart of the film is the story of 15-year-old twin brothers in their last two years in the tough ranks of amateur boxing where boys are made into men and Olympic dreams are won and lost. Shot over the course of four years, the film offers an inside look at the gritty boxing culture of East Los Angeles where there are more boxers than anywhere else in the country. The documentary is driven by the story of twin brothers Oscar and Javier Molina and their intense relationship with lifelong trainer, Robert Luna. The movie documents their last years fighting as kids and their entry in the men's division of the sport as they clash with seasoned boxers...
Movie Review:
By JEANNETTE CATSOULIS
Published: August 18, 2011
Beginning in late 2005 and filming over four years, the director, Justin Frimmer, immerses himself in this quintessential blue-collar sport and the lives of his striving subjects. For the shy 15-year-old Molina twins, the nerve-racking transition to the adult division means squaring off against fighters more than twice their age. But for the cocky 12-year-old Victor Pasillas — who hasn’t lost a fight in three years — defeat is not an option.
“That little lad don’t know fear,” marvels his proud coach, Rodrigo Mosquera, whose bond with this pugnacious youngster eases more personal disappointments. Delving into hair-raising family histories (the Molina boys’ mother entered the United States from Mexico in the engine compartment of a pickup truck) and a boxing tradition that in many cases spans generations, Mr. Frimmer highlights a culture of sport as safety net, offering a haven for vulnerable kids and peace of mind for their parents.
Hobbled by a filming style as raw as the talent on screen, Mr. Frimmer records the twins’ pray-and-pummel progress through Olympic-qualifying tournaments and crises of confidence. The fights are unexciting and the brothers uncharismatic, yet the film finds a soft, soulful center in their relationship with Robert Luna, a former Army Ranger and their longtime trainer.
Philosopher, counselor, mentor and strategist, Mr. Luna believes that the lessons learned inside the ring form the foundation for a happy life outside. Around him a sea of scrawny hopefuls, T-shirts bloodied and cheeks bulging with ill-fitting mouth guards, seem determined to prove him right.
Main Cast And Crew
Starring: N/A
Directed by: Justin Frimmer
Written by: Scott Schaeffer
Story by: Colin Borden
Production Co: Purebred Films, 24th Hour Productions
Studio: Purebred Films
Release date: 19 August 2011 (USA)
Genre: Documentary | Action | Drama | Family | Thriller
Runtime: 94 min
Country: USA
Language: English
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