The Metropolitan Opera: Champion
Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Metropolitan Opera: Champion is a music film. directed by James Robinson. With a runtime of 2h 55m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Eric Owens, Latonia Moore, and Eric Greene
Synopsis
Six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard brings his first opera to the Met after his Fire Shut Up in My Bones triumphantly premiered with the company to universal acclaim in 2021. Bass-baritone Ryan Speedo Green is the young boxer Emile Griffith, who rises from obscurity to become a world champion, and bass-baritone Eric Owens portrays Griffith’s older self, haunted by the ghosts of his past. Soprano Latonia Moore is Emelda Griffith, the boxer’s estranged mother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe is the bar owner Kathy Hagan. Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium for Blanchard’s second Met premiere, also reuniting the director-and-choreographer team of James Robinson and Camille A. Brown.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
2h 55m
175 minutes total
User Rating
9.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Eric Owens
as Emile Griffith
Latonia Moore
as Emelda Griffith
Eric Greene
as Benny "Kid" Paret / Benny Paret, jr.
Paul Groves
as Howie Albert
Lee Wilkof
as Ring Announcer
Stephanie Blythe
as Kathy Hagen
Edward Nelson
as Man in Bar
Krysty Swann
as Cousin Blanche
Ethan Joseph
as Little Emile
Helena Brown
as Lucia Paret
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- The Metropolitan Opera
- A Metropolitan Opera High-Definition Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Metropolitan Opera: Champion about?
Six-time Grammy Award–winning composer Terence Blanchard brings his first opera to the Met after his Fire Shut Up in My Bones triumphantly premiered with the company to universal acclaim in 2021....
Who directed The Metropolitan Opera: Champion?
The Metropolitan Opera: Champion was directed by James Robinson.
How long is The Metropolitan Opera: Champion?
The Metropolitan Opera: Champion has a runtime of 2 hours and 55 minutes (175 minutes total).
When was The Metropolitan Opera: Champion released?
The Metropolitan Opera: Champion was released on April 29, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Metropolitan Opera: Champion?
The main cast of The Metropolitan Opera: Champion includes Eric Owens, Latonia Moore, Eric Greene, Paul Groves, Lee Wilkof.