Behind the Scenes and Stills Photography - Alexander Forrest
In his 20s, David fought with everything he had under Coach Terry’s relentless philosophy of ‘never giving up.’ But Terry’s hold on him pushed him beyond his limits, leaving him with life-altering injuries, including CTE.
Years later, David’s son, Zack, enters the same ring. As David watches Zack follow in his footsteps, he’s forced to confront his painful past—his body, his mind, and the haunting choices he was forced to make. With each punch his son takes, David’s grip on the past tightens.
Now, David faces a question he can’t avoid: Can he break free from his past and let his son fight his own battles, or will his fear of history repeating itself hold Zack back forever?
Loose grade inspiration: Iron Claw (2023) and Raging Bull (1980)