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If memory serves us right, Man Alive was the very first skinhead documentary ever made. Enjoy.
Showing posts with label documentary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label documentary. Show all posts
Wednesday, 5 September 2012
Tuesday, 4 September 2012
Greatest of All Time
You often times hear the Greatest of All Time argument thrown around in relation to boxers. At For The Suits we think there is no doubt. It's "Sugar" Ray Robinson. Watch this and figure out why.
Saturday, 21 July 2012
All You Need to Know About Bunny Lee
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Ever wanted to spend close to an hour learning all about Bunny “Striker” Lee? You read this blog so of course you do. Think this thing came out in the 80’s and Bunny is a smooth cat throughout. Listen to the legend tell his story in his own words.
Ever wanted to spend close to an hour learning all about Bunny “Striker” Lee? You read this blog so of course you do. Think this thing came out in the 80’s and Bunny is a smooth cat throughout. Listen to the legend tell his story in his own words.
Friday, 20 July 2012
"Sugar" Ray and his Contemporaries
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“Sugar” Ray Robinson. Our first ever post was espousing the fact that, in our opinion, he was the greatest boxer of all time. It’s not exactly a rare opinion, as he’s been heralded as such for decades and barring Muhammad Ali no one has ever come close to really taking the title from him. This documentary does a lot to break down just how what made him such a great fight. Winning back to back Golden Gloves titles in two different weight classes and going 85 amateur bouts without a loss was just the start of his legend. The late 1940’s and early 1950’s were a bit of a golden age for the sweet science and we chose this documentary to feature over others because it does well to highlight some of the other greats of the time. We’re talking cats like Willie Pep, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Joey Maxim, Sandy Saddler and Rocky Marciano to name a few. For some reason fighters and promoters have become obsessed with perfect records. None of these legends had one.
“Sugar” Ray Robinson. Our first ever post was espousing the fact that, in our opinion, he was the greatest boxer of all time. It’s not exactly a rare opinion, as he’s been heralded as such for decades and barring Muhammad Ali no one has ever come close to really taking the title from him. This documentary does a lot to break down just how what made him such a great fight. Winning back to back Golden Gloves titles in two different weight classes and going 85 amateur bouts without a loss was just the start of his legend. The late 1940’s and early 1950’s were a bit of a golden age for the sweet science and we chose this documentary to feature over others because it does well to highlight some of the other greats of the time. We’re talking cats like Willie Pep, Joe Louis, Archie Moore, Joey Maxim, Sandy Saddler and Rocky Marciano to name a few. For some reason fighters and promoters have become obsessed with perfect records. None of these legends had one.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Don Letts on Skinheads
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For those not in the know, Don Letts, with help from Fred Perry, has recently produced a series of short episodes focusing on various subcultures with links to the Fred Perry brand. Believe it or not we’ve posted the skinhead episode here. While the documentary certainly leaves a lot to be desired, it’s interesting to see Fred Perry finally acknowledge it’s past history with the skinhead subculture as it seems that has become a taboo word for many classic skinhead brands as of late. There is definitely better out documentaries out there and most of the footage is recycled but let’s face it, everyone will probably at least give it a look.
For those not in the know, Don Letts, with help from Fred Perry, has recently produced a series of short episodes focusing on various subcultures with links to the Fred Perry brand. Believe it or not we’ve posted the skinhead episode here. While the documentary certainly leaves a lot to be desired, it’s interesting to see Fred Perry finally acknowledge it’s past history with the skinhead subculture as it seems that has become a taboo word for many classic skinhead brands as of late. There is definitely better out documentaries out there and most of the footage is recycled but let’s face it, everyone will probably at least give it a look.
Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Joe Calzaghe, Legend
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With the recent string of disappointments UK based fighters are coming off in fights taking place in America, we needed some cheering up as we’re sure you do. Darren Barker and Matthew Macklin both gave very impressive performances in respective losses to current Middleweight king, Sergio Martinez, showcasing a never say die and fight to the end mentality that seems to be bred into every English boxer. One fight we would love to see though is the subject of this documentary, Joe Calzaghe, matched up with Sergio Martinez. Although clearly only a dream, and likely happening at a catchweight, it would be interesting none the less. Joe, as is often the case with pugilists from the UK, still to this day does not get the respect he truly deserves in North America although he did everything he could to change that perception. But this documentary does well to showcase the legend of Calzaghe and make it crystal clear he was one of the best ever in his weight class. Hopefully a few readers will gain a new found respect for Joe because of it, or be remembered why you thought Joe was one of the best.
With the recent string of disappointments UK based fighters are coming off in fights taking place in America, we needed some cheering up as we’re sure you do. Darren Barker and Matthew Macklin both gave very impressive performances in respective losses to current Middleweight king, Sergio Martinez, showcasing a never say die and fight to the end mentality that seems to be bred into every English boxer. One fight we would love to see though is the subject of this documentary, Joe Calzaghe, matched up with Sergio Martinez. Although clearly only a dream, and likely happening at a catchweight, it would be interesting none the less. Joe, as is often the case with pugilists from the UK, still to this day does not get the respect he truly deserves in North America although he did everything he could to change that perception. But this documentary does well to showcase the legend of Calzaghe and make it crystal clear he was one of the best ever in his weight class. Hopefully a few readers will gain a new found respect for Joe because of it, or be remembered why you thought Joe was one of the best.
Thursday, 12 January 2012
Richard Allen
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You’d have a hard time finding a skinhead whose never heard the name Richard Allen. Not a lot is known about him though, so this documentary from the BBC should help out with that.
You’d have a hard time finding a skinhead whose never heard the name Richard Allen. Not a lot is known about him though, so this documentary from the BBC should help out with that.
Thursday, 22 December 2011
East End Babylon
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Fingers crossed I’m in London for the premiere.
Fingers crossed I’m in London for the premiere.
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