The Hurt Business (2016)

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From the producers of 'Bowling for Columbine', 'Fahrenheit 9/11' and 'Generation Iron' comes 'The Hurt Business' which examines the rise of mixed martial arts fighting through the eyes of today's top stars.

Overview
"The Hurt Business" is a 2016 compelling documentary directed by Vlad Yudin. This work of art brings to light the detailed information of among the most questionable and interesting sports today, Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). The movie is a thoughtful and mind-blowing evaluation of the passion, commitment, risks, and repercussions related to this harsh yet fascinating sport. In the exploration, it provides the audience an anthropological analysis of its history, culture, and effect on the fighters.

Structure of the Film
The documentary does not have a traditional narrative structure; rather, it flows like a series of interconnected vignettes including numerous popular fighters. These figures discuss their lives, careers and the harsh physical and mental impacts of their chosen sport. The documentary explores their highs of adrenaline-pumping victories and the lows of severe injuries, humiliations, and beats.

Included Personalities
Popular figures such as Ronda Rousey, Jon Jones, and Georges St-Pierre, amongst numerous others, filled the screen with intimate and raw details of their lives in the ring, training school, and their personal experiences and struggles. The film showcases these fighters' commitment, determination and the sacrifices made in their pursuit of magnificence in the hard world of MMA.

Physiological and Psychological Exploration
A vital segment of "The Hurt Business" delves into the mental and physiological effects of MMA involvement. Besides the possible physical injuries and neurological damage, the movie checks out the mental toll on the fighters. Some reveal managing concerns with identity, self-esteem, anxiety, and even suicidal propensities. A group of neurologists provide their expert opinions on the possible long-term damage related to the brutal sport, raising concerns about cognitive problems, brain injury and CTE (Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy).

Cultural Impact and Evolution of the MMA
"The Hurt Business" also covers numerous aspects of the sport's cultural effect and advancement for many years. It looks into the historic advancement of fighting sports, beginning with the Pankration from ancient Greece to the present innovative MMA market. It highlights its shift throughout the years, social views, the debates, the regulative fights, and a few of the sport's major turning points.

Mixed martial arts's Cultural Influence
The sport's cultural impact is also analyzed, as the film checks out the commodification of violence and the global tourist attraction to MMA. It uses reflections on why society is so drawn in to this sport and how it deals with an intrinsic human fascination with conflict and violence.

Strength and Human Spirit
Despite the debates and risks surrounding it, the documentary ends on a note emphasizing the durability and spirit of the fighters. These individuals are not just athletes seeking to physically dominate their challengers, however people having problem with their individual devils, worries, setbacks and catastrophes.

In conclusion, "The Hurt Business" provides a special, well-rounded, extensive examination of the world of Mixed Martial Arts. It addresses the ruthless truth about the sport while still acknowledging the passion and devotion of the fighters, making it a must-watch for MMA supporters and critics alike. The documentary completely encapsulates that the sport isn't practically the battle in the ring; it's likewise about the psychological and physical fights battled in the realm of personal lives.

Top Cast

  • Kevin Costner (small)
    Kevin Costner
    Narrator (voice)
  • Bas Rutten (small)
    Bas Rutten
    Himself
  • Georges St-Pierre (small)
    Georges St-Pierre
    Himself
  • Chuck Liddell (small)
    Chuck Liddell
    Himself
  • Tito Ortiz (small)
    Tito Ortiz
    Himself
  • Kenny Florian (small)
    Kenny Florian
    Himself
  • Urijah Faber (small)
    Urijah Faber
    Himself
  • Bruce Buffer (small)
    Bruce Buffer
    Himself
  • Ken Kilpatrick (small)
    Ken Kilpatrick
    Himself
  • Jon Jones (small)
    Jon Jones
    Himself
  • Rashad Evans (small)
    Rashad Evans
    Himself