Based on the collection "Rope burns : stories from the corner" by F.X. Toole.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2004.

Special features (disc 2): James Lipton takes on three (roundtable with Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman and moderator James Lipton); Born to fight (examines the parallels of the movie to real-life boxer Lucia Rijker); Producers round 15 (behind the scenes).

Awards: Academy Award, 2005: Best achievement in directing, Best motion picture of the year, Best performance by an actor in a supporting role (Freeman), Best performance by an actress in a leading role (Swank).

Educational and home use only.

Director of photography, Tom Stern ; edited by Joel Cox.

Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank, Morgan Freeman, Anthony Mackie, Jay Baruchel, Mike Colter, Lucia Rijker, Brian O'Byrne, Margo Martindale, Riki Lindhome, Michael Pe?a.

Frankie is a former boxing manager who initially refuses to train Maggie due to her gender and age. With her talent and his coaching, the spirited young fighter rises through the ranks of women's boxing and the pair form a touching bond in the process.

MPAA rating: PG-13; for violence, some disturbing images, thematic material and language.

DVDs, Dolby digital 5.1 surround.

For private home use only.

In English or French with optional English, French, or Spanish subtitles.

Closed-captioned in English.

2004 Academy Awards, Best achievement in directing (Eastwood), Best motion picture of the year (Eastwood, Ruddy, Rosenberg), Best performance by an actor in a supporting role (Freeman), Best performance by an actress in a leading role (Swank), 2004; Golden Globe award, Best director - motion picture (Eastwood), Best performance by an actress in a motion picture - drama (Swank), 2004.