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Joe and Max (2002)

True story of boxers Joe Louis and Max Schmeling and their enduring friendship.

Events

  • June 19th , 1936, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling fight for 12 rounds in the boxing ring

  • June 22nd , 1938, Joe Louis and Max Schmeling meet in the ring for a historic rematch

Directed by Steve James

Starring Til Schweiger, Leonard Roberts, Richard Roundtree, David Paymer