Review of Knuckle (2011) by Stephen T — 19 Aug 2011

Documentary about Irish traveler families and their running feuds resolved through fisticuffs.

This review of Knuckle (2011) was written by Stephen T on 19 Aug 2011.

Knuckle has generally received positive reviews.

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By Nic G (22) on 07 May 2012

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By Eric Kohn (1,203) for Indiewire (3,631) on 12 Dec 2011

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By Marco P (327) on 16 Nov 2012

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By Robbi C (3) on 01 Jul 2012

Great documentary about these crazy Irish bare knuckle brawling gypsies defending their name out of blind hatred for their own blood…

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By Nick C (1,239) on 14 Dec 2011

Fascinating / Brutal. well worth a watch, keeps you gripped…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 05 Mar 2012

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By Erick F (235) on 23 Apr 2012

Excellent documentary. Probably the best documentary I ever saw in my life. The story line was incredible. There were so many angles…

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By Anthony M (1,059) on 14 Sep 2012

Des idiots de manouches alimentent leur rancoeur et se mettent sur la gueule…

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By Rodney S (239) on 04 Jun 2012

A very enjoyable documentary. puts you right in the action and your moving with them as they fight for their respective families…

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