I Am Durán is a 2019 sports documentary film that chronicles the life and career of legendary Panamanian boxer Roberto Durán. Known as "Manos de Piedra" (Hands of Stone), Durán is widely considered one of the greatest boxers of all time, with a record of 103 wins, 16 losses, and 70 knockouts.
The film spans Durán's rise from a poverty-stricken childhood in the slums of Panama City to his early days as a professional boxer, where he quickly gained notoriety for his ferocity in the ring. The film features interviews with Durán himself, as well as archival footage of his fights, and interviews with prominent figures in the boxing world, including Sugar Ray Leonard, Marvelous Marvin Hagler, and Mike Tyson.
I Am Durán delves into the tumultuous political climate of Panama in the 1970s and 80s, in which the country was controlled by a CIA-backed dictator, Manuel Noriega. Durán's success in the ring gave hope to the people of Panama, who rallied around him as a symbol of resistance against the oppressive regime.
The film also delves into Durán's personal life, including his relationships with his wife and children, and his struggles with addiction. Despite the challenges he faced outside the ring, Durán remained one of the most dominant forces in the sport of boxing for over a decade, and his legacy continues to inspire generations of boxers around the world.
Overall, I Am Durán is a riveting portrait of one of boxing's most iconic figures, and a powerful reflection on the intersection of sport, politics, and identity in the modern world.