COCKFIGHT explores the hidden world of illegal rooster fighting. The film follows three very different people: Manuel, a seasoned 73-year-old who continues to attend and defend the ancient sport in California; Clara, a spirited Latina who was forced to leave cockfighting after it was banned in Arizona; and Larry, an outspoken expat who now fights roosters for a living in Mexico. COCKFIGHT reveals the secrecy surrounding this widely practiced yet controversial activity. By showing the lives of those involved in cockfighting, the film examines how they find meaning, value, and even humor in something others consider brutal.
