The subject of legendary documentarian Frederick Wiseman's hypnotic new film is an Austin, TX institution: Lord's Gym, which was founded 16 years ago by professional boxer Richard Lord. People of all ages, races, ethnicities and social classes come to Lord's: doctors, lawyers, judges, businessmen and kids all learn to spar alongside fellow amateurs and trained professionals. Wiseman depicts the gym as a uniquely American melting pot, a place where people meet to talk and train, and shows us that all the world's a ring.

Directed by Frederick Wiseman, a Zipporah Films release -

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BOXING GYM was included in three critics' Best Films of 2010 lists for the Jan/Feb issue of Film Comment.

Nic Rapold's list was unranked, but included BOXING GYM.

The film tied for the number 2 spot on Kent Jones's list.

It appeared as number 10 on Thom Andersen's list.

- Film Comment Magazine

"Engrossing"
-Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

"One of [Wiseman's] most meditative films."
-Dennis Lim, The New York Times

"Terrific"
-Manohla Dargis, The New York Times

"A crowning accomplishment"
-J. Hoberman, The Village Voice

"Wiseman scores a knockout"
- Time Out New York