Hi, Guys. Im a freelance documentary producer and Im helping put together something on Jake La Motta. Im looking for someone to be in an on-camera interview talking about Jake, warts and all. I need some boxing experts (journalists/writers/bloggers) that meet this criteria: -well-versed with La Motta or at least his era -Southern California-based -on-camera experience is NOT a must Do you know anyone like that, anyone who is entertaining and loves to talk about boxing history? Thanks!
Hello buddy. What's the frame of your documentary? We have a poster on here called John Garfield who saw Jake fight, and although not a huge fan, he knows the man's style. But i'm not sure where he is, I fear he may be in New York still. Everyone else, is SuzieQ in or around that area? He'd be perfect for this gig
I read his post and thought of SuzieQ. He is perfect for that. John Garfield would be a first hand wittness though. Best would be interviewing both.
I will be honest. The two best out to discuss Lamotta is John Garfield and Raging Bull. I would be happy to do it though if asked. Lamotta is one of my favorites and I do a lot of studying on the era.
Hi, guys! Thanks for the quick and informative responses. SuzieQ49, thanks for the offer, but I have no idea if the senior producer for the project will make it to the East Coast or not. (If he doesn't get what he needs from West Coast interviews, I hope he swings this way. Something tells me old school Jake fans are an East Coast breed of cat.) Who's Raging Bull? How often does John Garfield come around?
Does anyone know how I can make contact with either John Garfield or Raging Bull? I'd like to send them an e-mail to see if they're on the West Coast and/or interested. Thanks!
You can just send them a personal message on here: Jon Garfield: http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/member.php?u=477 Raging Bull: http://www.eastsideboxing.com/forum/member.php?u=19
You can try and write them private messages. Here are their user pages on here: John Garfield Raging Bull
I live in Boston, Ma. So it doesn't appear I am close to the location of your request. Thanks Anyways.
Sorry I was out of the loop again, guys! Thanks for the responses! I'm unable to PM anyone because I haven't met the 50 post requirement. John Garfield, can you send me an e-mail and we can take it from there. This content is protected Thanks!
Just to let you all know, Steve and his film crew came to a Ring 8 meeting several months ago and interviewed several members, including myself. I just received an E-Mail from him asking my wife and I to sign off on a picture of both of us for the documentary. So it looks like they will be finishing up shortly.