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How do you resolve a long running family feud? By brutal, bare-knuckle fist fights, of course. At least you do if you re the Joyce or Quinn-McDonagh families... The Irish travellers have been fighting for so long that they can no longer agree quite how it started. Over a decade, director Ian Palmer is given unlimited access their world, where generations of men exchange threatening videos, then meet up regularly on quiet Irish lanes to beat the life out of each other. Charismatic James McDonagh swears that every fight is his last if only he can learn to turn down the sizeable purse which comes with each win...
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
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As someone who loves all forms of combat, self defence, and martial arts, and whose father knew a few gypsy prize fighters - this is a world that has always fascinated me, yet I have never really been able to find out much about... until now.
With a keen interest in this secretive world, I would read stories of Gypsy Kings such as Bartly Gorman, and watch traveller documentaries and fights on Youtube - and because of this, many of the faces and names in this documentary were already familiar to me.
Recently, Gypsies (or travellers as they prefer to be know) are something of a novelty with the media and the subject of public fascination, but Knuckle is a documentary that has been 12 years in the making; it was underway long before the recent interest and so is honest in every way, with no media 'spin'.
Director, Ian Palmer, started filming bare-knuckle fights after being invited to film a gypsy wedding. Next, he was asked to film a bare-knuckle bout and was then accepted into the community - after filming that first fight he was hooked, and in his own words, started 'hanging around' with the films main characters to find out more.
What resulted was a fascination and appreciation for the men and the traveller culture, plus the chance to shine a spotlight on the tradition and show it in a different light. It's always easy to judge things without knowing the full story, and Knuckle will go someway to disparage the view that prize fights are just brutality for brutality's sake... nothing could be further from the truth.
I remember the same thing happened when MMA first became popular, with MPs calling for it to be banned and mothers calling it barbaric and senseless, mindless violence. Well, if they'd taken the time to find out more about what they were commenting on, they'd realise nothing could be further from the truth. The same applies to 'fair-fights' (as the traveller community call these organised matches to settled family fueds and disputes).
Gypsy life, and in particular bare-knuckle fighting, is a world that most people will never be able to understand - especially as it's a world we'll never, ever really be let into and can only ever view from the outside. But this documentary gives us a glimpse of that world and the traditions that underpin this activity (for want of a better word), going someway to explain it and dispel the myths - plus confirm a few too. All in all, it makes for a riveting watch whether you appreciate pugilism or not.
Given my interests, I think Knuckle is a must see, but I think it's a film most men will enjoy and find fascinating too. So Knuckle-up and enjoy the ride. Growing up, in the school yard you learn the mantra 'never get into a fight with a gypsy'... and after watching this, I can confirm - that mantra is indeed true.
With a keen interest in this secretive world, I would read stories of Gypsy Kings such as Bartly Gorman, and watch traveller documentaries and fights on Youtube - and because of this, many of the faces and names in this documentary were already familiar to me.
Recently, Gypsies (or travellers as they prefer to be know) are something of a novelty with the media and the subject of public fascination, but Knuckle is a documentary that has been 12 years in the making; it was underway long before the recent interest and so is honest in every way, with no media 'spin'.
Director, Ian Palmer, started filming bare-knuckle fights after being invited to film a gypsy wedding. Next, he was asked to film a bare-knuckle bout and was then accepted into the community - after filming that first fight he was hooked, and in his own words, started 'hanging around' with the films main characters to find out more.
What resulted was a fascination and appreciation for the men and the traveller culture, plus the chance to shine a spotlight on the tradition and show it in a different light. It's always easy to judge things without knowing the full story, and Knuckle will go someway to disparage the view that prize fights are just brutality for brutality's sake... nothing could be further from the truth.
I remember the same thing happened when MMA first became popular, with MPs calling for it to be banned and mothers calling it barbaric and senseless, mindless violence. Well, if they'd taken the time to find out more about what they were commenting on, they'd realise nothing could be further from the truth. The same applies to 'fair-fights' (as the traveller community call these organised matches to settled family fueds and disputes).
Gypsy life, and in particular bare-knuckle fighting, is a world that most people will never be able to understand - especially as it's a world we'll never, ever really be let into and can only ever view from the outside. But this documentary gives us a glimpse of that world and the traditions that underpin this activity (for want of a better word), going someway to explain it and dispel the myths - plus confirm a few too. All in all, it makes for a riveting watch whether you appreciate pugilism or not.
Given my interests, I think Knuckle is a must see, but I think it's a film most men will enjoy and find fascinating too. So Knuckle-up and enjoy the ride. Growing up, in the school yard you learn the mantra 'never get into a fight with a gypsy'... and after watching this, I can confirm - that mantra is indeed true.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Absolutely an awesomely made moive about true fighting men in every sense of the word, You cant help but feel gravitated to James Quinn whose the main fighter in the film and someone all the other family's are trying to beat,they even try throwing their young fighters at James but he is one hard man to beat in and is an expert in his craft !
Great film ...you wont be disappointed !
Great film ...you wont be disappointed !
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As far as what interests me when it comes to documentaries, I would've put a gypsy feud and the resultant bare knuckle fights as a low priority but after a recommendation from a friend, I decided to give this a rental. I was surprised by how the fights continue, years after feuds, some bare knuckle fights taking as long as six hours between the two families. The set-up is interesting. Nobody but the fighters from each family are allowed to attend, with the spectators being from other gypsy families. They have 'fair play referees' who make sure the rules of gypsy fighting are adhered to and it works unbelievably well, with a strange hint of gentleman behaviour in the brutish fights. I definately recommend this for a viewing. 3.5/5
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Great documentary
This is a unique documentry, gives a real insite into traveller life.
best film i saw in a while. shows that a film does not have to be big budget to be good.
best film i saw in a while. shows that a film does not have to be big budget to be good.
Published 1 month ago by Cornelius O'neill
A def must read!!!
This is a definate must read for all true fight fans and for anyone who values family values.
Great Book James, didnt think it could top the film but they are as good as... Read more
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Published 1 month ago by Tami B
Knuckle DVD
An amazing film that gives a brilliant insight in2 the world of Irish travelling men and bare Knuckle Boxing... was on the edge of my seat the whole time... 10/10
Published 1 month ago by Gembles
Where oh Where is the Forgiveness.
Director Ian Palmer certainly did a good job in managing to make a documentary film within the tight knit Irish travelling community. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bob Salter
Gypsy fighting where?
Bought this after watching something on channel 4 about gypsy feuds and fights, which after watching this dvd had more violence/fights and laughs in it than this does,poor. Read more
Published 3 months ago by jd
These are real life Hockey enforcers
Awesome movie - exceptional Documentary. One can imagine that the families are NHL teams and the fighters are the Enforcers. Protecting the honor of the "team". Read more
Published 4 months ago by SaAnything
Good stuff
A good documentary/film about the way of the Irish Traveller. It's good to see people with their own codes and laws outside the 'system', especially in this day and age. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. P. J. Light
Excelente
Envio muy rapido y en perfectas condiciones. Respetando todas las condiciones y los plazos de envios. Un gran vendedor. Gracias.
Published 5 months ago by Pedro
A raw, gritty, documentary about Irish traveller bare knuckle family...
The film is taxing, being interestingly and grippingly real, raw and bizarre. It is harsh, capturing family hatred, but enjoyably macho and blackly amusing. Read more
Published 6 months ago by T. BROOKES
Awesome this is a must WATCH!!!
I bought this thinking it be ok but i was wrong this was Brill and its a must watch, enjoyed every bit and kept me and my family on the edge of our seats so what ya waiting... Read more
Published 6 months ago by shonker
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