Once I Was a Champion (2011)

06/18/2011 (EN) • Documentary • 1h 33m

The Real Story of Evan Tanner

Overview

Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature length biopic focuses on fifty people whose lives he forever changed as they try to figure out who he really was and the reason behind his untimely death.

Once I Was a Champion (2011)

06/18/2011 (EN) • 1h 33m

Documentary

The Real Story of Evan Tanner

Overview

Writer, philosopher, alcoholic, and MMA fighter Evan Tanner died mysteriously in the desert of Clapp Springs, California. He was searching for treasure but not the material kind. This feature length biopic focuses on fifty people whose lives he forever changed as they try to figure out who he really was and the reason behind his untimely death.

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

$100,000.00

Revenue

-

Keywords

mixed martial arts (mma)

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