The Good Son: The Life of Ray Boom Boom Mancini

Jul 16 2013 Not Rated 1h 30m
Documentary

The outcome of the 1982 WBC Lightweight title bout between Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini and Duk Koo Kim is examined.

Plot

This feature documentary focuses on Ray Mancini's own personal account of his families history, his father's legacy and Mancini's own meteoric rise and fall. From the unsolved killing of his brother to the tragic Deuk-Koo Kim fight, which would alter Ray's life forever, "The Good Son" excavates mysteries all creating an intimate history; a saga of father's and sons, loss and redemption. Featuring Mickey Roarke, Ed O'Neil, Sugar Ray Leonard and historic interviews with Kim's own family, including his own son, Jiwan Kim.

Written by

Jesse James Miller

Directed by

Jesse James Miller

Production Countries

Canada

Languages

English

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
231
Average Rating
7.7 out of 10
Metascore
60
Popularity
NA