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History Making Productions presents
THE FIGHT (1964 - 1978)
An episode of PHILADELPHIA: THE GREAT EXPERIMENT
As the Bicentennial approaches, Philadelphia reels from factory closures and crime. Controversial police commissioner Frank Rizzo seizes the moment and wins election as Mayor. The pugnacious Rizzo merges police and political power, inciting hard-driving press investigations and a recall movement. A team of South Philly song writers soothes the tension with soulful music that sweeps the nation, while the city cheers for working class heroes in the boxing ring and on the ice.
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Created and Produced by SAM KATZ
Directed and Produced by ANDREW FERRETT
Written by NATHANIEL POPKIN, COLLEEN DAVIS, and ANDREW FERRETT
Edited by DAVE BAUER
Director of Photography PAUL VAN HAUTE
Music Composed by PATRICK DE CAUMETTE
Associate Producer JONATHAN KOHL
Creative Director GINNY LASCO
Sound Design by DAN LA PORTA
Narrated by MICHAEL BOATMAN