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Violence often occurs unexpectedly and ends quickly. But there are consequences. The Fighter is the poignant and visceral drama of one man’s violent awakening.

The Fighter
Directed by Mark Hesselink;
Adapted by Mona Zaidi

The Fighter is a story of violence, fear, and how men become men, visceral drama of one man?s violent awakening. Set in the violent world of illegal bare-knuckle boxing, The Fighter. BookShort unflinchingly captures that world's colourful denizens, its bleakness, and its bracing and bloody violence.

Paul Quarrington Interviews Author Craig Davidson

An excerpt from the upcoming episode of BookShorts Moving Stories

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Deconstructing The Fighter

On set in the making of The Fighter with Director Mark Hesselink

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Co-Produced with NEWFOUND FILMS with assistance of NIFCO and

Book Trailerpark Blog snippet on The Fighter

CBC Radio Interview with cast and crew on set in St. John's NL

Book Launch Event Oct 5, Florida Jack's Boxing Club, Toronto >>

Read more Craig and his great book review on his blog >>

Visit Penguin's website at www.thefighter.ca for reviews, events >>

Nickel Independent Film Festival Premiere

The report from co-producer Anna Petras of Newfound FIlms, who represented us at the The Nickel Independent Film Festival as The Fighter made is theatrical premiere in St. John's (Wed. July 19, 2006).

The screening was so great! It opened the night and there were over 125 people there. There was a great feeling in the room and we got two rounds of applause. People really enjoyed it. And many were hounding me to find out "What happens..." which of course opens things up for perfect answer - "Buy the book!" I gave all the info on BookShorts and the novel in my intro and thanked the publisher, funders, broadcasters etc. Many cast and crew were there which was great! And many non-film general audience types who seemed to really enjoy it. People find it violent - which is good in that it is properly representing the novel and not making it all "pretty" like many Canadian adaptations to the screen. I like that honesty.