Fighters
A Story of Resilience, Determination, and Equality
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Overview
"Fighters" – A Story of Resilience, Determination, and Equality. Meet Matt Edwards, a lower-limb amputee boxer determined to break barriers and obtain his amateur boxing license—the crucial first step toward his dream of becoming a professional fighter. But the real fight isn’t just in the ring; it’s against a system that continues to put up obstacles, reflecting the everyday struggles disabled people face simply to be included in society.
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Runtime
58 min
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Post Production
Original Language
English
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Tanni Grey-Thompson
Self
Jodie Ounsley
Self
Matt Edwards
Self
Isaac Harvey
Self
Peter Hull
Self
Michael Grimmett
Self
Christopher McEwen
Self
Esi Hardy
Self
Shreen McLean
Self
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