Four Kings (2024)
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| Four Kings | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Documentary |
| Directed by | Stewart Kyasimire |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 4 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kevin Macdonald Rick Murray |
| Production companies | Bellwether Pictures Workerbee (Banijay UK) |
| Original release | |
| Network | Prime Video |
| Release | 27 September 2024 |
Four Kings is a 2024 British documentary television series directed by Stewart Kyasimire.[1] The four-episode series examines the careers and rivalries of four leading British boxers — Chris Eubank, Nigel Benn, Frank Bruno, and Lennox Lewis — and situates their sporting achievements within broader cultural and social contexts.[2][3] It premiered on the streaming service Prime Video on 27 September 2024.[2]
Four Kings chronicles the rise, peak, and aftermath of the careers of four prominent British boxers from the late 1980s to the early 2000s.[4][3] Through archival footage and contemporary interviews with the subjects and their families, the series explores themes including racial prejudice, mental health, rivalry, legacy, and the physical and emotional cost of professional boxing.[5]
Production
The series was produced by Bellwether Pictures and Workerbee, part of Banijay UK, with Kevin Macdonald and Rick Murray serving as executive producers.[4][6] Stewart Kyasimire directed the series.[7] Industry reporting noted the use of extensive archival fight footage and digital post-production workflows.[8]
Episodes
Four Kings consists of four episodes of approximately 40–44 minutes each.[2]
- Rise of the Kings
- The Battle for Britain
- Off the Ropes
- Echoes of the Past
Release
Four Kings premiered exclusively on Prime Video on 27 September 2024 and was released in multiple territories, including the United Kingdom and Australia.[2][9][10]
Reception
Critical response highlighted the documentary’s in-depth portrayal of its subjects and its contextual examination of British boxing during the late twentieth century.[11][12][13]
The Guardian rated the documentary 4/5 stars.[14]
Accolades
The series won Sports Documentary of the Year at the Broadcast Sport Awards[15] and Best Sports Programme at the Royal Television Society North West Awards.[16] It was also recognised at the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards.[17]
