Manny

From abject poverty to becoming a ten-time boxing world champion, congressman, and international icon, Manny Pacquiao is the true definition of a Cinderella-man story.

In the Philippines, he first entered the ring as a sixteen year old weighing ninety-eight pounds with the goal of earning money to feed his family. Now, almost twenty-years later, when he fights, the country of 100 million people comes to a complete standstill to watch and the army and the rebels cease-fire. There are no cards in the street. There is zero crime. An entire country becomes united.

Regarded for his ability to bring people together, Pacquiao entered the political arena in 2010. AS history's first boxing congressman, Pacquiao now fights for his people both inside and outside of the ring. Now at the height of his career, he is faced with maneuvering an unscrupulous sport and maintaining his political duties, while still supporting his family and sustaining a personal life. The question now is, what is the bridge to far for Manny Pacquiao to cross?

Dove Review

This is an amazing story about Manny Pacquiao, a boy that grew up in poverty in the Philippines and without a father, forced to work at a young age to support his mother and siblings, only to become an eight-time world champion in boxing. As Liam Neeson, the narrator says, “Boxing is the cruelest sport because it takes so much from a man. No other sport asks a man to sacrifice himself so deeply.” The human side of Manny, despite his strong faith in God, is displayed as he believes he hears from God in a dream that he needs to forsake his partying and being unfaithful to his wife and draw close to Him. Manny clearly says he believes he has achieved what he has because of God’s goodness in his life.

Manny’s discipline in training and hard work and his love for his family is inspiring. We are pleased to award this inspiring documentary our Dove “Family-Approved” Seal for ages 12 and over. “Manny” has also earned 5 Doves, our best rating for quality.

Dove Rating Details

Faith

None

Integrity

Shots of men fighting and shooting rifles and bazookas; several boxing scenes which feature a few brutal scenes and boxers bleeding profusely and being knocked out;

Sex

It is stated a man has been unfaithful to his wife but he repents and says he no longer lives that way; brief scenes of women in shorts dancing and gyrating.

Language

G/OMG-3; H-3; BS-1; S-1; A-1

Violence

Shots of men fighting and shooting rifles and bazookas; several boxing scenes which feature a few brutal scenes and boxers bleeding profusely and being knocked out;

Drugs

Drinking seen on billboards; a drink is seen in one scene; a comment about the vices of drinking and smoking; it's mentioned a man sold his bar.

Nudity

Shirtless men; cleavage; women in shorts.

Other

Talk of a man's mother praying the rosary and several comments about praying to God and a few about Jesus; a young man lied about his age to get his boxing license; men with tattoos; talk about making bets; it's said a man sold his casino; a man spits on a man as a joke.

More Information

Film Information

Genre

Documentary

Runtime

112

Rating

N/A

Reviewer

Edwin L. Carpenter

Actors

Featuring Manny Pacquiao, Freddie Roach, Jeremy Piven, Jimmy Kimmel, Liam Neeson, Mark Wahlberg

Writers

Directors

Leon Gast, Ryan Moore

Producers

Ken Mayer, Ryan Moore

Studios

Universal Pictures