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201484 minNot Rateddocumentary

5.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Fight Church

201484 minNot Rateddocumentary

5.5/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Five pastors and popular fighters share their experiences reconciling faith with mixed martial arts in a sport often seen as violent.

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Sports

Director

Daniel Junge

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Five pastors and popular fighters share their experiences reconciling faith with mixed martial arts in a sport often seen as violent.

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Synopsis

Paul Proctor, a pastor and mixed martial arts fighter, trains at a ministry in New York City. 'Fight Church' follows Proctor and other fighters as they reconcile their Christian faith with the violence of MMA. The film features personal stories from pastors and athletes, examining their beliefs and struggles. It questions the morality of loving one's neighbor while participating in physical combat.

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Why Watch

Meet fighters who are also pastors in New York City.
Find out how faith influences MMA training.
See personal stories of love and violence.

Did You Know

The film was directed by Amy Bandlien Storkel in 2014.
The documentary has a runtime of 84 minutes.
It features notable figures like Paul Proctor and Ildiko Ferenczi.

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Mixed martial arts fansChristianity discussionsSports and religion

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Who directed the documentary Fight Church?

Fight Church was directed by Amy Bandlien Storkel.

What year was Fight Church released?

Fight Church was released in 2014.

What is the main focus of Fight Church?

Fight Church examines the intersection of Christianity and mixed martial arts (MMA), focusing on ministries that train fighters.

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