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Fight Church (2014)

2014-09-16 · 1h 24m · EN
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A documentary about the confluence of Christianity and mixed martial arts, including ministries which train fighters. The film follows several pastors and popular fighters in their quest to reconcile their faith with a sport that many consider violent and barbaric. Faith is tried and questions are raised. Can you really love your neighbor as yourself and then punch him in the face?

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Daniel JungeDirector

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Paul BurressPaul BurressHimselfJohn RenkenJohn RenkenHimselfNahshon NicksNahshon NicksHimselfJon JonesJon JonesHimselfPreston HockerPreston HockerHimselfScott SullivanScott SullivanHimselfFather John DuffellFather John DuffellHimselfBen HendersonBen HendersonHimselfJill BurressJill BurressHerself

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FightingNew york cityReligionFaithMixed martial artsChristanity

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityFighting · New York City · ReligionPacingShortDirector preference828822Actor preference232908 · 1075054 · 1075055Country preferenceUs

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What is Fight Church about?

A documentary about the confluence of Christianity and mixed martial arts, including ministries which train fighters. The film follows several pastors and popular fighters in their quest to reconcile their faith with a sport that many consider violent and barbaric. Faith is tried and questions are raised. Can you really love your neighbor as yourself and then punch him in the face?

How long is Fight Church?

Fight Church has a runtime of 84 minutes.