World Premiere
Champs
| USA | 85 MINUTES | EnglishDrama, Sports, Documentary, Returning Filmmaker, First Time Filmmaker
From inner-city housing projects to the biggest stages in boxing, this insightful and provocative documentary charts the lives of some of America’s heaviest hitters, including Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, and Bernard Hopkins, as they seek to break out of poverty via one of the few outlets available. Director Bert Marcus skillfully weaves their personal histories and gripping footage from their biggest bouts to explore the meaning of the American dream in a society increasingly fragmented between rich and poor.
After the Movie for the 4/19 screening only: Stay for a conversation with former boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, boxing promoter Lou DiBella and the film’s director Bert Marcus about life, rivalry, and conflict both inside and out of the ring.
After the Movie for the 4/19 screening only: Stay for a conversation with former boxers Mike Tyson and Evander Holyfield, boxing promoter Lou DiBella and the film’s director Bert Marcus about life, rivalry, and conflict both inside and out of the ring.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Bert Marcus
Bert Marcus is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Bert Marcus Productions. Notable features include breakout hits Teenage Paparazzo (producer/financier), How to Make Money Selling Drugs (producer/sole financier), and currently, Champs (director/producer/writer).
Director
Bert Marcus
Screenwriter
Bert Marcus
Producer
Bert Marcus, Mike Tyson, Grant Jolly
Editor
Derek Boonstra
Cinematographer
John Tipton
Post-Production Supervisor
Cassandra Hamar
Cast
Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Bernard Hopkins, Mark Wahlberg, Denzel Washington, Ron Howard, Spike Lee, Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent
Contacts
Print Source
Bert Marcus
Bert Marcus Productions LLC
Beverly Hills, 90213
Phone: 310 874 9750
bert@bertmarcus.com
Bert Marcus Productions LLC
Beverly Hills, 90213
Phone: 310 874 9750
bert@bertmarcus.com
Sales Agent
Press Contact
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
Beacon Theatre
Beacon Theatre
Rush will be offered when advanced tickets for a screening or event are no longer available at venues
other than Beacon Theatre.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.
This film is co-presented by:
