"Chavez is driven by a rare passion... this is a guy you want to stand behind, because his drive, his heart, his spirit -- whatever you want to call it -- is magnetic. He's the real deal." Belinda Acosta, Austin Chronicle

"...A real and humane story, with brilliantly chosen music...Grabs the attention and emotion of the viewer and faithfully reflects the irony of life... Absolutely don't miss it!" La Raza, Chicago

"Quick, name three heavyweights. One lightweight. That this movie makes you remember the name of superfeatherweight Jesus 'El Matador' Chavez is a testament to his amazing story..."  Dallas Observer

"Just try not to be emotionally KO'd by 'Split Decision,' Marcy Garriott's engrossing documentary about boxer Jesus Chavez. Told simply and directly, his story packs a wallop, both as an examination of the injustices of American immigration policy, and as an inspirational tribute to Chavez' unwavering self-determination." Mr. Showbiz

"Engaging and moving...resonates on levels both political and personal...Like 1999's similarly themed On the Ropes, Garriott's film is equally successful as a plea for justice and as a sports yarn, doling out little twists en route to its inevitably emotional finale." Austin Chronicle review (3 stars, AC Pick)

"Garriott has taken Jesus’ very poignant story and crafted it into a work of art that touches people deeply – so much so and so skillfully that they forget they are watching a movie." Charles Nafus, Austin Film Society Board Member, retired Austin Community College film professor, and free-lance journalist

"Garriott wonderfully juxtaposes the serenity, love and subdued struggle of a working-class family hoping to see one of their own rise above poverty with the brutal sport he adopts as a ladder… A riveting and touching look at Chavez’ plight." 3.5 stars, BoxOffice Magazine

"Split Decision" is a powerful and engaging film.  Marcy Garriott did an extraordinary job of capturing the spirit and energy of a complex story that wonderfully unfolds on a very human level."  Hector Galan, documentary filmmaker

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