Golden Gloves
1964
27 min
Coming soon
A classic NFB documentary about the Golden Gloves boxing tournament, the Canadian amateur's hope for success in the boxing world. This Gilles Groulx film shows three Montreal boxers in training. In behind-the-scenes interviews they talk about their ambitions and what prompted them to take up the sport.
Details
A classic NFB documentary about the Golden Gloves boxing tournament, the Canadian amateur's hope for success in the boxing world. This Gilles Groulx film shows three Montreal boxers in training. In behind-the-scenes interviews they talk about their ambitions and what prompted them to take up the sport.
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directorGilles Groulx
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editingGilles Groulx
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producerVictor JobinFernand Dansereau
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scriptJean Le Moyne
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cameraGuy BorremansBernard GosselinClaude JutraMichel Brault
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soundClaude PelletierJoseph ChampagnePierre LemelinRon Alexander
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musicLes Jérolas
Education
Ages 14 to 17
English Language Arts - Quebec Literature
Health/Personal Development - Fitness/Physical Activities
History and Citizenship Education - Modernization of Quebec Society (1929-1980)
Brainstorm students' knowledge about amateur boxing and the Golden Gloves tournaments. What is the attraction of this sport for so many young men (and now, women)? Discuss the inherent dangers associated with boxing, the career opportunities it may offer to the Golden Glove winners and the stereotypes often associated with the sport.
