China HeavyWeight July 20, 2012

In CHINA HEAVYWEIGHT, award-winning Canadian director, Yung Chang, follows the charismatic Qi Moxiang, a former boxing star and state coach who recruits young fighting talent from the impoverished farms and villages across Sichuan province. A select few boys (and girls) are sent to national training centers, with the hope of discovering China’s next Olympic heroes. But will these potential boxing champions leave it all behind to be the next Mike Tyson? Their rigorous training, teenage trials and family tribulations are expertly intertwined with Coach Qi’s own desire to get back in the ring for one more shot at victory. Cinematically rich and intimately observed, CHINA HEAVYWEIGHT is all at once thrilling sports drama, astute social commentary and a beautifully crafted portrait of an athlete.

The West End Cinema is located at 2301 M Street NW, Washington, DC 20037 (entrance on 23rd Street). To purchase tickets, please visit www.westendcinema.com or call (202) 419-3456 for more information.

Running time: 89 minutes
Not rated

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