The film “The Smashing Machine” was released, marking director Benny Safdie’s first solo project without his brother Josh Safdie.
The biographical film, shot in a documentary style, explores the career and personal life of former mixed martial arts fighter Mark Kerr from 1997 to 2000.
Based on the 2002 documentary “The Smashing Machine: The Life and Times of Extreme Fighter Mark Kerr” by John Hyams, the film recreates and dramatizes several scenes.
The film depicts the good, the bad and the ugly of Mark Kerr’s career and personal life.
Author's summary: Biopic about Mark Kerr's life.