Boxing
Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image
As the BFI launches a major boxing season, Ellen and Mark step into the ring to uncover how filmmakers have employed the sport’s drama, spectacle and raw emotion to tackle themes of race, class and identity.
Mark speaks to critic Christina Newland for an overview of boxing throughout cinema history.
Ellen speaks to Tony Bellew and Amir El-Masry.
Producer: Jane Long
A Prospect Street production for BBC Radio 4
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- Fri 17 Apr 202619:15BBC Radio 4
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Ellen E Jones and Mark Kermode guide us through the expanding universe of the moving image
