Sport Psychology in Film Collection

  Untold: Jake Paul the Problem Child documents the career (so far) of social media star turned professional boxer Jake Paul . He and his brother Logan Paul , also a social media star, began making videos in high school, which garnered millions of views - and in turn more money than they could have imagined. After brief forays into acting and music, Jake took up boxing and eventually decided to box professionally. His social media talents took the boxing world by storm as his bouts raked in tens of millions of dollars, even as much of the world and boxing establishment doubted his sincerity and ability. Released 2023; Runtime 70 minutes Concepts Media : Jake found success as an internet star via platforms like Vine and YouTube. Because he garnered millions of followers, when he became a pro boxer, he was able to use his built-in audience, tendency to get under people's skins, and penchant for self-promotion to hype his fights and bring attention back to the sport. Underdogs : Beca...

Cinderella Man  is about a boxer in New York City during the 1930s who must battle poverty and the loss of his career. He receives a new opportunity to prove himself in the ring and to save his family from the cruelty of the Great Depression. Released 2005; Runtime 144 minutes Concepts Anxiety & Stress : This is shown before the final fight as Braddock is afraid of dying; He also worries about providing for his family after breaking his hand. Injury & Illness : An injury forces Braddock to lose his only steady source of income and must struggle with the challenges of a broken hand. Economic Issues : The movie takes place during the Great Depression, when poverty was rampant. Motivation (Extrinsic) : During a fight, Braddock has a vision of his family starving which pushes him to gain the strength he needs to win the fight; He also takes on extra shifts at work to sustain an income. Peak Performance : Towards the end of his fights, Braddock clearly gets into a ...

When We Were Kings  is a documentary about the 1974 heavyweight title bout "Rumble in the Jungle" between George Foreman and Muhammad Ali. Released 1996; Runtime 89 minutes

Rocky IV  continues the story of Rocky, this time as he boxes for his country against the Soviet Union's top fighter. Released 1985; Runtime 91 minutes

Rocky III  continues the story of Rocky, this time with Rocky as the heavyweight champion who only fights easy opponents. After a shocking defeat, Rocky must regain his fighting spirit with the help of an old rival. Released 1982; Runtime 99 minutes

Rocky II  continues the story of Rocky, where the heavyweight champion demands a rematch because their first fight was closer than expected. Released 1979; Runtime 119 minutes

Rocky  is about a struggling, underdog boxer who receives a once-in-a-lifetime chance to fight the heavyweight champion. A classic story of perseverance and motivation. Released 1976; Runtime 119 minutes

Price of Glory  is about a father who pushes his three sons into boxing after he was cheated out of his own career. Released 2000; Runtime 118 minutes

Gladiator  is about two teenagers who become friends in the world of underground boxing. Released 1992; Runtime 101 minutes

The Boxer  is about a boxer who attempts to leave the Provisional Irish Republican Army after being released from prison. Released 1997; Runtime 113 minutes

Billy Elliot  is the story of a British lad who wants to be a dancer instead of a boxer, which is his father's dream for him. Released 2000; Runtime 110 minutes