Weight
(2016/First Run DVD)
Picture:
B- Sound: B- Extras: C Film: C
Andrew
Filippone Jr.'s interesting documentary on powerlifting, Weight
(2016), lands on DVD thanks to First Run Features. Set in Brooklyn,
the film focuses on Paul Steinman, a coach and gym owner, to whom is
trying to write a wrong failure he had in the sport in his past (a
performance at the 2012 American Open) and his attempts to inspire
and help those in his present.
For
those, like myself, who didn't quite realize the extent of dedication
to the sport, the documentary is an interesting look at it and would
definitely be a good watch for those gym rats who practice
powerlifting. The filmmaking is pretty strong with decent camerawork
and editing, giving the audience a close look at different weight
lifting contests and scenes that take place in the gym where
preparations take place. Thus, it's worth a look for those
interested.
Presented
in standard definition with an anamorphically enhanced, 1.77:1
widescreen aspect ratio and a lossy Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo surround
(Pro Logic) track, the film looks and sounds fine for DVD but could
benefit to a Blu-ray update.
Extras
include...
Epilogue
Audio
Commentary with Rebecca Steinman
Biographies
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James Lockhart
https://www.facebook.com/jamesharlandlockhartv/
