On the Ropes (1999 film) explained
| On the Ropes |
| Music: | Theodore Shapiro |
| Cinematography: | Brett Morgen |
| Studio: | Highway Films |
| Distributor: | Winstar Cinema |
| Runtime: | 94 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
On the Ropes is a 1999 American documentary film directed by Nanette Burstein and Brett Morgen. The film follows the career of three young boxers (Noel Santiago, Tyrene Manson and George Walton) and their coach (Harry Keitt).
Awards
- Jury Prize, Urbanworld Film Festival, Best Documentary, 1999 [1]
- Special Jury Prize, Sundance Film Festival, Documentary, 1999 [2]
- 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
See also
Notes and References
- News: 11 August 1999 . Urbanworld Festival Names Film Winners . The New York Times . 31 March 2020.
- Web site: 1999 Sundance Film Festival . March 31, 2020 . Sundance.
