Al Sharpton, Cory Booker, Jesse Jackson
"Street Fight" chronicles the bare-knuckles race for Mayor of Newark, N.J. between Cory Booker, a 32-year-old Rhodes Scholar/Yale Law School grad, and Sharpe James, the four-term incumbent and undispu...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 9, 2007
Stats: 143 reviews
A well spun, if moralized and occasionally amateur, tale on the inequities of city-level politiking.
The films subject matter is engaging, and is more than enough to carry the film, and this is lucky, because the actual skill behind the documentary is lackluster, however honest ...( read more)
Great Documentary that takes you deep into the crazy world of New Jersey politics. NJ is one of the most corrupt states in the United States and has been for a long time. You probably can't mow your lawn without a permit in some towns. This film takes place in the largest and als...( read more)
Great documentary.Its funny.....Last I heard Sharpe James & his sexetary
got busted for embezzling or something.Karmas A.........
one of the best political documentaries i've ever seen. a very blunt glimpse into urban politics, racial identity, generational gaps and people's strong resistance to change. considering the upcoming election, this film is also quite relevant and highly rec...( read more)
this movie is soooo great! You wouldnt think a Doc about a mayor race is good, but this is.
Two individual running for mayor. One wants to run a dignified campaign. The other? Dirty street politics is the way he plays the game. Who is caught up in the crossfire? The citizens of Newark. The winner? Watch and find out. Recommended.
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