Five fighters from Lafayette, Louisiana, including Dustin Poirier and Tim Credeur, share their personal stories and motivations for competing in mixed martial arts.
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Five fighters from Lafayette, Louisiana, including Dustin Poirier and Tim Credeur, share their personal stories and motivations for competing in mixed martial arts.
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Dustin Poirier trains at Gladiator Academy in Lafayette, Louisiana, where fighters prepare for the challenges of mixed martial arts. Co-directed by Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker, Fightville features interviews with Poirier, Tim Credeur, and Albert Stainback, who share their personal struggles and motivations for fighting. The film also includes insights from promoter Gil "The Thrill" Guillory, who runs the local promotion USA MMA. Premiering on April 28, 2011, at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival, the film captures the grit and determination of these athletes.
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Who co-directed the documentary Fightville?
Fightville was co-directed by Petra Epperlein and Michael Tucker.
What is the duration of the documentary Fightville?
The duration of Fightville is 85 minutes.
When did Fightville premiere internationally?
Fightville premiered internationally on April 28, 2011, at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival.
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