Bobby Cassidy: Counterpuncher

A deeply human portrait of a boxer with the heart of a lion who refused to give up, in and outside of the ring. This documentary follows the fighter's life from a child who was taught how to hate, to a father who learned how to love.

2010

1h 15min

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Bobby Cassidy
himself
Chris Cassidy
himself
Nick Sandow
Interviewer

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