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Raging Bull: Before the Fight
The first part of a four-part documentary about the production of "Raging Bull." Collectively Called Raging Bull: FIght Night
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Plot Summary
This documentary delves into the life and career of Jake LaMotta, the middleweight boxing champion whose turbulent life inspired the acclaimed film 'Raging Bull.' It features interviews with LaMotta himself, as well as those closely associated with him, including key figures from the original film production.
Critical Reception
As a companion piece to a cinematic masterpiece, 'Raging Bull: Before the Fight' received a generally positive reception for offering deeper insights into the real-life figure behind the legend. Critics praised its access to LaMotta and its ability to contextualize the biographical elements that made the 1980 film so powerful.
What Reviewers Say
Provides valuable background on the real Jake LaMotta.
Features compelling interviews with the boxer himself.
Serves as an interesting supplement for fans of the original 'Raging Bull.'
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Fun Fact
The documentary features one of Jake LaMotta's final interviews before his passing in 2017.
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