I Am DuránI Am Durán
(2019)
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I Am Durán

A young Panamanian shoe-shiner becomes a four-time World Champion boxer, inspiring a nation to rise up against a CIA-funded dictator.

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From Panama to the World: I Am Durán tells the story of Roberto Durán, one of the greatest boxers of the 1970s and 1980s who achieved a feat few have accomplished: unifying the World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association lightweight titles, earning him the nickname "Hands of Stone". Featuring numerous interviews and images, this documentary recounts Durán's story, including that of the late Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega. Recommended for sports fans or those wanting to learn more about a golden age of world boxing.

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The story of four-time World Champion Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. A one man wrecking-ball who took on the world, transcended his sport and helped inspire a nation to rise up against its CIA funded dictator to achieve independence. From his days shining shoes on the street, to packing out arenas across the world, this is the story of modern Panama and its most celebrated child.

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