Friday’s First Cut offering was Molly Clark’s engaging documentary about Frank Evans, a 66 year old man from Salford whose love of bullfighting made him return to Spain to indulge his passion, despite having had quadruple heart bypass surgery and a knee made of titanium.

I must first point out though that, despite the story having the appearance of being an inspirational one of triumph over adversity and willpower winning the day, I abhor bullfighting, so I was prejudiced towards Frank from the get go.

It’s not just bullfighting that I find repellent, it’s any sport which engages an animal to the death of that animal. It’s not an equal fight and therefore, it’s not a fair sport, however, I guess that’s a whole ‘nother issue and one perhaps ill suited to be aired in this forum. Read more & comment »