Paralyzed from the waist down in a 2015 accident, competitive Crossfit athlete Mino Solomon shares a raw and powerful look at how he fought against letting that half-a-second define his life... We hope this film resonates with you, and adds strength to your soul to fight whatever challenges you may be facing. [NEW] Watch Mino's live Q&A about his story from the in-person premiere: https://vimeo.com/285321746 -What he hopes people take from the film -His recovery process -Advice on getting through your own darkest moments Learn more about Mino's story here: https://www.thegoodwolf.net/watch Mino's Charity of Choice is Wings for Life, who is working to cure paralysis: http://www.wingsforlife.com/ Directed by Karl Stelter.

FIGHT FOREVER

Premise

Filmed over 5 years, “Fight Forever” follows a young man with 50% lung capacity as he battles to become a professional MMA fighter, and prove his life will not be defined by a fatal genetic disease.

Approach

Starting in 2013, we followed young amateur fighter Danny Ferrone as he battles a fatal genetic disease (Cystic Fibrosis) and 50% lung capacity to reach his dream of becoming a professional MMA fighter.

Intimately filmed over the next 5 years, we watch his personal and professional goals slowly shift, and feel his painful realization that despite everything he’s put into it, going pro may not be in the cards.

With an uncertain future, and grappling to reconcile the precious years he spent training, Danny signs up for one more tournament - and shows us what it means to fight forever.

Credits

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Featuring: Danny Ferrone

Director, Producer, Cinematographer: Karl Stelter
Editor: Scott Edwards of Married to Giants
Audio Post: Ridgeline Sound
Colorist: James Knott
Online: Jonny Ames

Special Thanks:
Dr. Steven Boas | Chicago Pulmonary Specialists
Richard Abraham | Maximus Muay Thai
Mike Cimmarusti | Illinois Grappling
Paul Carnicella | Carnicella MMA

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