For an inspiring movie night, watch GIANT on DVD, the true story of Prince Naseem Hamed. This British film captures his journey from Sheffield to world champion.
Based on the remarkable true story of legendary British-Yemeni boxing champion Prince Naseem Naz Hamed and his relationship with Irish boxing trainer Brendan Ingle, GIANT charts Naz's inspiring rags-to-riches underdog tale from his humble beginnings in Sheffield to becoming champion of the world. With his unorthodox style, cocky persona and sheer dominance of the sport, Naseem faced down the abhorrent racism and islamophobia that swept Britain in the 80's and 90's, to become a global sporting icon, both inside and outside of the ring. The film explores the unlikely and tender relationship between Naz and his trainer Ingle - a steel industry worker who ran a humble boxing gym in a church hall in the North of England; and the instrumental role that Ingle played on Naz's road to success. With exhilarating and visceral scenes in the ring, coupled with deeply moving and intimate moments behind the curtain, GIANT is an inspiring biopic of one of the greatest showmen the sporting world has even seen - the untold true story of the boy behind The Prince. Pierce Brosnan (James Bond franchise, Mamma Mia!, The Love Punch, Mobland) stars as Brendan Ingle, with Amir El-Masry (The Night Manager, Limbo, The Crown, SAS: Rogue Heroes) playing Naseem Hamed. From executive producer Sylvester Stallone (Rocky, Creed), GIANT is written and directed by film-maker Rowan Athale (Gangs of London).
