He was the best. He was everybody's favorite. He was the European champion. He was Italian. But Leone Jacovacci wound up being none of the above. Because he was a black Italian. An unsung yet extraordinary tale about a fight in the ring postponed for 90 years: a fight against racism.
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Istituto Luce Cinecittà
Top Cast
Mauro Valeri as Himself
Nicole Jacovacci as Himself
Patrizio Sumbu Kalambay as Himself
Angelo Nicotra as Himself
Ezio Conenna as Himself
Top Crew
Tony Saccucci · Director, Screenplay
Mauro Valeri · Writer, Screenplay
Samuele Bersani · Composer
Alessandro Gwis · Composer
Sabrina Varani · Cinematographer
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