Girlfight (2000)
May 1, 2000Release Date
Girlfight (2000)
May 1, 2000Release Date



Plot.
Where to Watch.

Currently Girlfight is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Criterion Channel
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Michelle Rodriguez
Diana Guzman

Jamie Tirelli
Hector Soto

Douglas Santiago
Adrian Sturges

Paul Calderon
Sandro Guzman

Santiago Douglas
Adrian Sturges

Ray Santiago
Tiny Guzman

Víctor Sierra
Ray Cortez

Elisa Bocanegra
Marisol

Herb Lovelle
Cal

Thomas Barbour
Ira

Louis Guss
Don

Shannon Walker Williams
Veronica

John Sayles
Science Teacher / Executive Producer

Karyn Kusama
Director / Writer

Gary Harris
Music Supervisor

Patrick Cady
Director of Photography

Luca Mosca
Costume Design

Plummy Tucker
Editor

Stephen Beatrice
Production Design

Gene McDaniels
Composer

Susan Jacobs
Music Supervisor

Marco Cattoretti
Costume Design

Lois Dilivio
Music Supervisor

Jonathan Sehring
Executive Producer
Media.


Details.
Release DateMay 1, 2000
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 50m
Content RatingR
Budget$1,000,000
Box Office$1,700,000
Filming LocationsNew Jersey, United States
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
Wiki.
Girlfight is a 2000 American sports film written and directed by Karyn Kusama in her feature directorial debut, and starring Michelle Rodriguez in her film debut. It follows a troubled Brooklyn high school student, who decides to channel her aggression by training to become a boxer, despite the disapproval of her father and prospective trainers, as well as the competitors in the male-dominated sport.
Kusama wrote the screenplay for Girlfight after learning to box, wanting to make a film about the sport with a female protagonist. Although she struggled to find financiers for the film's $1 million budget, the production was eventually funded by John Sayles, Maggie Renzi and the Independent Film Channel. Rodriguez was cast in the lead role despite having never acted before, and trained in boxing for four months before filming commenced in New York and New Jersey.
Girlfight premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2000, where it tied with You Can Count on Me for the Grand Jury Prize, and Kusama won the Best Director Award. It was theatrically released on September 29, 2000, to critical acclaim, with particular praise for Rodriguez's performance and Kusama's direction. The film earned several accolades, including a nomination for the Bronze Horse at the 2000 Stockholm International Film Festival. At the 16th Independent Spirit Awards, Kusama was nominated for Best First Feature and Rodriguez won for Best Debut Performance.
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