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Night Flight: Born Again
Documentary tribute to what VH1 called “the single greatest rock omnibus program ever aired” and Brooklyn Vegan named “the most consistently weird and awesome thing on cable television in the ’80s.” This ‘Best Of’ episode features some of the most memorable moments of Night Flight's near-decade long run including restored interviews and segments from Kate Bush, New Wave Theatre, David Lynch, Prince, Wendy O Williams, Divine, Billy Idol, Johnny Rotten, and much more Night Flight treasures from the archive.
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Plot Summary
A former boxing champion, George Charlton, is haunted by his past failures and struggles with alcoholism. When his estranged son, a promising young boxer, gets into trouble, George must confront his demons and re-enter the world of boxing to protect his son and find redemption.
Critical Reception
Night Flight: Born Again received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While praised for its powerful performances and gritty realism, some found the pacing uneven and the narrative somewhat predictable. Audiences were generally drawn to its emotional depth and exploration of father-son relationships within the harsh world of professional boxing.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for Paddy Considine's raw and emotional performance.
Appreciated for its authentic portrayal of the boxing world and its themes of redemption.
Some critics noted a slow pace and a familiar storyline.
Google audience: Audience reception information for "Night Flight: Born Again" is not readily available through Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
Patrick Considine, who directed and starred in the film, is also a musician and has released several albums, often with themes that echo the raw emotionality found in his filmmaking.
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