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The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr is a 2002 American documentary film directed by John Hyams about the mixed martial arts career and personal life of Mark Kerr. The documentary is critically acclaimed for its sobering account of the brutal sport of early no holds barred fighting and the depths of addiction in ...
Jun 4, 2016 · This graphic documentary takes an unflinching look into the world of no-holds-barred fighting and the modern day gladiators who populate it, all through the eyes of Mark “The Smashing Machine” Kerr and his friend Mark “The Hammer” Coleman.
The Smashing Machine: Directed by John Hyams. With Mark Kerr, Mark Coleman, Dawn Staples, Bas Rutten. This is a documentary that follows M.M.A. great Mark Kerr, and his string of amazing victories in the ring.
The documentary “The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Mark Kerr,” released in 2002, provided an unfiltered view of the man behind the fighter. Kerr’s struggles and the toll of professional fighting are laid bare, offering a nuanced perspective on the complexities of a fighter’s life.
“The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr” is a documentary that provides a candid and often raw portrayal of Mark Kerr’s life, both inside and outside the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).
HBO's The Smashing Machine. In 2002, HBO aired a documentary titled The Smashing Machine, directed by John Hyams, which dealt with the life and career of Mark Kerr. The program chronicles Kerr's addiction to painkillers and the "no holds barred" aspect of early mixed martial arts competition.
“The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr” is a documentary that provides a candid and often raw portrayal of Mark Kerr’s life, both inside and outside the world of mixed martial arts (MMA).
The Smashing Machine (2024 film) The Smashing Machine. (2024 film) The Smashing Machine is an upcoming American biographical sports drama film written and directed by Benny Safdie. It stars Dwayne Johnson as former wrestler and mixed martial artist Mark Kerr, alongside Emily Blunt, Lyndsey Gavin, Oleksandr Usyk, Ryan Bader, and Zoe Kosovic.
As Mark Kerr, a major contender in the sport of no-holds barred fighting - considered so dangerous it's banned in the United States - prepares to particpate in the international competition in Japan, filmmakers follow him around to reveal the personal demons and motivations that drive him to sacrif.
Fans who remember Kerr's shocking loss to Fujita in Japan, will finally understand the forces behind Kerr's undoing. Especially intriguing is seeing the relationship between Kerr and the wily vetern fighter Bas Rutten, who helps train Kerr and is then forced to watch the unraveling of his pupil.
