The Good Fight
Brazil, UK, USA / Documentary / 16'27'' / HD / Color / 2017
Alan Duarte has lost nine close family members to gun violence in his favela community in Rio de Janeiro. Now, through his boxing project, he’s fighting to build a better future for his son and his community.
Director: Ben Holman
Script: Ben Holman
Director of Photography: Neirin Jones
Producer: Ben Holman
Musician: Maga Bo, Ben Lamar Gay
Editing: Ben Holman
Sound: James Lyme
Cast: Alan Duarte
CV
Ben Holman started out in London as an Art Director. He now divides his time between Rio De Janeiro and London, directing everything from commercials to feature documentaries.
Filmography
The Good Fight 2017, Walk it Home 2015, La Clave: Havana Club Rumba Sessions 2015, Bam Bam Bam: The Story of Sonzeira 2014
Festivals Attended
The Good Fight: Tribeca Film Festival, Flickers Rhode Island Film Festival, Edmonton International Film Festival, SCAD Savannah Film Festival, Camerimage Film Festival
Awards
The Good Fight: Best Documentary Short - Tribeca, Best Foreign Documentary Short - Atlanta Docufest, Audience Award - Nevada City Film Festival, Audience Award: SOUQ Film Festival Italy
Contact
ben@benholman.com