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Girlfight

Girlfight

Prove them wrong.

20006.51h 50m

Overview

Diana Guzman, a troubled Brooklyn teenager, decides to channel her aggression by training to become a boxer, all while keeping it a secret from her father.

Directed by Karyn Kusama
Written by Karyn Kusama
Produced by Martha Griffin, Sarah Green, Maggie Renzi
Box OfficeBudget: $1.0MRevenue: $1.7M

Top Cast

Michelle Rodriguez

Michelle Rodriguez

Diana Guzman

Jamie Tirelli

Jamie Tirelli

Hector Soto

Paul Calderon

Paul Calderon

Sandro Guzman

S

Santiago Douglas

Adrian Sturges

Ray Santiago

Ray Santiago

Tiny Guzman

V

Víctor Sierra

Ray Cortez

Elisa Bocanegra

Elisa Bocanegra

Marisol

Herb Lovelle

Herb Lovelle

Cal

T

Thomas Barbour

Ira

Shannon Walker Williams

Shannon Walker Williams

Veronica

Themes & Keywords

sportswoman directorfemale boxingboxing

About Girlfight

Girlfight is a drama film released in 2000 exploring themes of sports, woman director, female boxing, boxing. Directed by Karyn Kusama, it stars Michelle Rodriguez, Jamie Tirelli, Paul Calderon. Diana Guzman, a troubled Brooklyn teenager, decides to channel her aggression by training to become a boxer, all while keeping it a secret from her father.

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