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  • Summary: An epic 12-year journey into in the world of an Irish Traveller community, Knuckle takes us inside their brutal, secretive and exhilarating bare-knuckle fighting lives. Chronicling a history of violent feuding between rival families, the story focuses on two brothers as they fight for their reputations and the honor of their family name. (Arc Entertainment) Expand
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 15
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  1. Reviewed by: Mike Scott
    Jan 5, 2012
    88
    With Knuckle, Palmer offers a thorough -- and extraordinarily compelling -- portrait of the Travellers.
  2. Reviewed by: David Parkinson
    Nov 27, 2011
    80
    Chock full of larger-than-life characters, it's an enthralling insight into a raw, bloodied world.
  3. Reviewed by: Manohla Dargis
    Dec 9, 2011
    60
    While it's frustrating that Mr. Palmer doesn't dig deep into the complexities of the fights, one of the movie's strengths is the honesty with which he confesses his doubts about them.

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  1. Really enjoyed this doc...a good look into the life of a male traveller, makes you wonder why ppl live the way they do!!. you wudnt wanna mess with any of the hard cases either!! Expand
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