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IMDb rating 7.2
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Critic rating 6.3

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Critic Kevin Jagernauth
rated 8

...a compelling look at the society from which many fighters emerge, the industry that promotes them, and the people on all levels who often let them down.

Read full review at Indie Wire
Critic Josh Modell
rated 6

Each fighter gets time to tell his story, and each is candid and thoughtful (and in some moments regretful) about their histories.

Read full review at The A.V. Club
Critic Odie Henderson
rated 5

...a documentary that wants to say something sociological about the sweet science of boxing. In this regard, it has an undeniable power...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Cast & Crew

Spike Lee
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Spike Lee
Director
Bert Marcus
Director
Bert Marcus
Writer
Bert Marcus
Director
Bert Marcus
Writer
Ron Howard
Actor

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Champs is a documentary that takes a deep dive into the lives of three boxing legends - Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and Bernard Hopkins. The film chronicles their journeys from poverty to fame, highlighting their struggles with violence, addiction, and the challenges of growing up in tough neighborhoods. Through candid interviews and never-before-seen footage, the documentary offers a rare glimpse into the lives of these boxing greats, revealing their triumphs and setbacks both in and out of the ring. With a star-studded cast that includes Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Ron Howard, Spike Lee, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, and Naazim Richardson, Champs is a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of the human side of boxing.

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Champs was released in theaters on March 13, 2015.