Review of Champs (2015) by Cordelia B — 21 Apr 2014

Best doc of the year - felt like I was watching a gripping narrative feature film.

This review of Champs (2015) was written by Cordelia B on 21 Apr 2014.

Champs has generally received positive reviews.

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By Chch (1) on 25 Mar 2015

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By Loyal D (410) on 17 Jul 2015

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By Ralphyrox (1) on 28 Mar 2015

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By Matt G (2,017) on 17 Aug 2015

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By Preston L (67) on 31 Oct 2015

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By Trey W (214) on 29 Mar 2015

A normal documentary you would expect to have. This is just so plain. I thought this would be in the perspective of Mike Tyson. But NOPE…

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Champs dances around the ring when it should be punching…

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