April 13, 2011: The men who inspired 'The Fighter' visit UAA

Wednesday, April 13, 7:30 p.m.
Wendy Williamson Auditorium

Legendary boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and Dickie Eklund, his half brother, inspiration and trainer who inspired the Academy Award winning movie, "The Fighter," are coming to Anchorage to speak at UAA. Micky and Dickie will be interviewed by the memoir and screenplay writer, Richie Farrell. Film clips will be interspersed with the conversation. The conversation will focus on the story told in "The Fighter." Conversations are expected to encompass Micky's boxing career, the family's struggles to stay together in the face of multiple obstacles and Dickie's crack cocaine addiction, his time in prison and his rehabilitation.

The evening will include a question and answer session in addition to the film clips and conversations. The three men will sign autographs in the Wendy Williamson lobby at the conclusion of the event.

Current UAA students taking six or more credits can attend this event free. Tickets for the general public are $10 and can be purchased in advance at UAAtix.com.