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Synopsis

In the late 1990s, up-and-coming mixed martial artist Mark Kerr aspires to become the greatest fighter in the world. However, he must also battle his opioid dependence and a volatile relationship with his girlfriend Dawn.

Year2026
CountryUnited-States-Of-America
DirectorBenny Safdie
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