Some really generous, recent comments from the Warren Report, and an interview I did with Warren Etheredge when Facing Ali was at the Seattle International Film Festival:
FACING ALI redefines the boxing legend thru the remembrances of his reverent opponents. Their stories are startling: hopeful, heart-breaking, heroic yet oh-so-human. (George Chuvalo’s post-fight celebration and later familial tragedy rank amongst the most memorable movie moments of the year.)
Filmmaker Pete McCormack coaxes these tales with the finesse of the Champ, luring the fighters into his corner, always mindful of their contributions to the sport and respectful of their sufferings. (The gradual revelation of Ken Norton’s shocking “downfall” floats like a butterfly, stings like a bee.) Like Muhammad, McCormack is a showman with a gentleman’s heart. And, in this year of competitive documentaries, he stands shoulder to shoulder with The Greatest.
See the comments here and the interview here.
You know, you can’t worry about reviews and so on, but it still remains a great thing to be loved a little.
Speaking of which, lots of love to you,
Pete