Tapia

Tapia

2013 · 81 min · ★ 6.8 · Documentary

Albuquerque-born boxer Johnny Tapia's life was a maelstrom of turmoil. The glory of his punishing ring prowess and handful of world titles across three weight classes forever jockeyed with personal demons: his mother's kidnapping and murder when he was 8, drug addiction, mental illness and suicide attempts.

Directed by Eddie Alcazar · Written by Eddie Alcazar

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