Fists of Pride

Fists of Pride 2011 Directed by Hélène Choquette Les Poings de la Fierté

Fists of Pride follows Little Tiger and his fellow fighters as their Thai coaches prepare them for the annual Water Festival competition. In a boxing camp on the Thai-Burmese border the children of mostly illegal migrant workers fleeing Burma live and train for prize fights. In a region where combat sports have always been a matter of honor and money, the film reveals their daily struggles. Bets are open and as the hope of prize money rizes, the young boxers contemplate what it could mean for them and their families

Countries Canada , USA

Production Country Canada

Language English

Spoken Languages Burmese , Thai

Gnere Documentary

Production Company Aviva Communications

Release Date 31 December 2011

63 mins