Fighters, the powerful new documentary

By: Kathryn Jellings, Director, 3SC

4th June 2025

We are excited to share that Fighters, the amazing documentary co-produced by 3SC’s friend Michael Grimmett, will be exclusively shown in ODEON cinemas across the UK from the end of June.

 

About the film:

 

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.

 

Featuring leading disability advocates such as Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, ‘Fury the Gladiator’ (Jodie Ounsley), Isaac Harvey, Peter Hull and Esi Hardy.

 

Fighters not only tells Matt’s story but educates and challenges a non-disabled audience to confront the deep-rooted inequalities disabled people still battle today.
Despite living in an era of progress, disabled people are still fighting for inclusion – whether in sports, broadcasting, the arts, government, media, or business. While many have made a powerful impact, others continue to face unnecessary barriers to equality.

 

Fighters is more than just a film – it’s a wake-up call. A powerful, real-life portrayal of one man’s relentless pursuit of acceptance and an inspiring testament to the strength of the human spirit.

 

This is a film that needs to be seen – not just by the disabled community, but by everyone – because if you want something bad enough, you might just have to fight for it.

 

 

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=voGAcrtgfEE

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573044435853

Odeon booking page (more cinemas to choose from 23rd June): https://www.odeon.co.uk/films/fighters-plus-qa/HO00007323/

HOME Cinema in Manchester, hopefully on 13th June and another showing after:  https://homemcr.org/whats-on/333/a-powerful-portrayal-of-one-man-s-pursuit-of-acceptance-and-a-testament-to-the-strength-of-the-human-spirit/fighters-ctba 

 

 

 

Michael Grimmett | Founder and Lead Disability Inclusion Expert

07958781657 | michael@commentdisabled.co.uk