Southside (2002)
Release Year: 2002
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: Cock & Bull Story, Cock and Bull Story
Director: Billy Hayes
Writer: Billy Hayes, Richard Crowe, Richard Zajdlic
Production & Genre
Producer: producer: R.S. Bailey
line producer (as Bruce Wayne Gilles): Bruce Wayne Gillies
executive producer (as Brian A. Green): Brian Austin Green
line producer: Patricia J. Priest
executive producer: Greg H. Sims, Dennis Woods-Doderer
co-producer: David Toma
Companies: Bailey/Hayes Productions, Production company
Budget: N/A
Awards & Similar
Awards: N/A
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Keywords
Keywords: male friendship, hypocrisy, self-loathing, gay friend, gay theme
Story
Southside (2002) tells the tale of two friends who are drawn into the violent world of amateur boxing. Their shared passion for the sport initially brings them closer, but as they rise through the ranks, ambition and jealousy begin to strain their friendship. The film follows their journey from local gym sparring partners to national champions, revealing how their competitive drive ultimately tears them apart.
Summary
Directed by Billy Hayes, Southside is a gritty drama that explores the complex dynamics of friendship, ambition, and the price of success in the unyielding world of amateur boxing. Set against the backdrop of Chicago's South Side, the film delves into the raw emotions and physicality of the sport while also highlighting the personal cost of pursuing one's dreams.
