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His social realist films like 'Kes' (1969) and 'Looking for Eric' (2009) examine how sports and athleticism intersect with working-class identity and social mobility.
Clint Eastwood United StatesHis films 'Million Dollar Baby' (2004) and 'Gran Torino' (2008) deeply explore athletic discipline, physical endurance, and the personal codes athletes live by.