The best documentary of Frazier yet
This documentary pieces together what we didn't learn about Frazier in his other documentary, "Thrilla in Manila". Here, you learn about Joe Frazier's extremely humble beginnings, interviewing those who knew him from elementary days, all the way up to his achievement of becoming the World Heavyweight Champion.
Perhaps the greatest aspect of this documentary, however, is what you learn about Joe's values, what he stood for, and what his legacy is. You'll find that Joe, though he endured a relentlessly tough life, is an incredibly admirable and honorable man. The documentary is very well shot, and is very satisfyingly narrated by the person who was closer to Joe than anyone; his son Marvis.
I recommend this film to boxing fans, especially fans of Frazier and Ali's era of boxing. I also recommend this film to those who enjoy the history of boxing as a sport or sports in general, and what these fighters lives were like in this time period. It's actually quite...
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