MANILA, April 15 — The Manila premier of “Kid Kulafu”, a film about Philippine boxer, Manny Pacquiao’s childhood was held yesterday, ahead of one of boxings most anticipated fights between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather Jr expected next month.
The film is named after a brand of wine bottles Pacquiao collected as a child, and tells the story of the boxer’s journey from his humbling beginnings to events that inspired him to step into the boxing ring.
Director, Paul Soriano wanted to show the challenges and determination that contributed to Pacquiao’s success.
“He’s just like every one of us. He was just a young boy that had a dream. He was born with nothing, but because of God, because of hard work and faith, he became something,” he said.
Two years of research went into the film, much of which was through a series of conversations with Pacquiao, Soriano said.
‘Kid Kulafu’ will open in Philippine cinemas on April 15 and will also be shown in select US and Canada theatres from April 24.
The film is released ahead of a May 2 fight bringing Mayweather and Pacquiao face to face. The fight at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas between Mayweather and Filipino southpaw Pacquiao is expected to be the highest grossing bout in history. — Reuters
