Synopsis

In a remote corner of Detroit, two young men set out to uplift their worlds in the only way they know: fighting. Over the course of 4 years, the journeys of Dwane and D-Mike immerse us in their grassroots Guns Down, Gloves Up street-fighting movement. As these paths confront the complexities of family, mentorship, and being remembered, what emerges is an intimate portrait of resilience — generations caught between violence and purpose, survival and remembrance. 

And the fight to keep their stories from falling through the cracks. 

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Our Team

John Sippel

Director, Producer, Camera

Jonathan Patterson

Camera

Josh Beebe

Editor

Zo Olabi

Executive Producer

Sahar Faraj

Producer, Camera

Arturo Macias

Producer

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