

The Smashing Machine
The Life and Times of Extreme Cage Fighter Mark Kerr
An unflinching look at the life and story of Mark Kerr between 1999 and 2001, an intelligent, articulate, and emotionally vulnerable athlete, considered by many at the time to be the most dominant ultimate fighter in the world. A former Olympic wrestler, Kerr easily dominated all his opponents, earning him the nickname "The Smashing Machine." With the promise of big money and the euphoria of his early victories, Kerr must battle his injuries and inner fears. The shock of these fights takes a heavy toll on his body and mind, and Kerr attempts to overcome these physical and psychological traumas by turning to painkillers. Kerr's addiction is shown in its raw form, with the camera capturing him desperately soliciting drugs from friends and staff, and injecting painkillers into his veins. His shocking defeat to Fujita in Japan shows us a story that is sometimes difficult and heartbreaking to watch.
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- Released
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- Language
- English
- sports
- extreme sports
- drug addiction
- mixed martial arts (mma)
- cage fighting
- fighting
- combat sports
- pro wrestler
- striker
- ultimate fighting championship (ufc)
- octogon
- pride fighting championships
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Behind the camera
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United StatesUS
- PremiereTribeca Film Festival1 May 2002
- TVHBO12 Jan 2003
GermanyDE
- PremiereOldenburg International Film Festival18 Sept 2022
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The Smashing Machine was released on 1 May 2002.
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