John G. Avildsen: King of the Underdogs (2017)
An examination of the Oscar-winning director who brought to life some of cinema's most beloved motion pictures.
Watch Trailer
Free Trial Channels
Cast
Reviews
Well Deserved Praise
The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful
Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
A film of deceptively outspoken contemporary relevance, this is cinema at its most alert, alarming and alive.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film from beginning to end.
This masterfully crafted story is a must see for and Rocky or Karate Kid fans. You have not trully seen and loved those entire franchises If you do not know the vision of the director.
Saw this in theaters and was blown away. I learned so much about John Avildsen that I didn't realize. It's inspiring and well made. Definitely one of the best documentaries of this genre.