The Hurt Business

The Hurt Business

2016 · 107 min · ★ 5.7 · Documentary

From the producers of 'Bowling for Columbine', 'Fahrenheit 9/11' and 'Generation Iron' comes 'The Hurt Business' which examines the rise of mixed martial arts fighting through the eyes of today's top stars.

Directed by Vlad Yudin

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