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Johnny Flynton is a 2002 American dramatic short film directed by Lexi Alexander. Set in Alabama, it follows a boxer whose personal life and violent impulses place pressure on his relationships and ambitions. The film drew on Alexander's own experience in combat sports and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film at the ceremony held in 2003, bringing early recognition to her work as a director.
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Who directed Johnny Flynton?
Johnny Flynton was directed by Lexi Alexander, who also drew on her own combat-sports background when shaping the film. It is an American dramatic short film from 2002.
What is Johnny Flynton about?
The film follows a boxer in Alabama whose personal life and violent impulses put pressure on his relationships and ambitions. Its drama focuses on the cost of aggression rather than treating boxing only as a sports spectacle.
Is Johnny Flynton based on Lexi Alexander's experience?
The film drew on Alexander's experience in combat sports, but it is presented as a dramatic story about a boxer rather than as a documentary autobiography. That background helps explain the film's connection to fighting culture.
How long is Johnny Flynton?
Johnny Flynton is a short film rather than a feature-length production, but the supplied catalog information does not establish a runtime I can state confidently. Availability can also depend on festival archives or later online releases.
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