TAKING THE FIGHT · THE DOCUMENTARY
Awards & Reviews.
Taking The Fight was selected for screening by 26 domestic and international film festivals and has garnered 30+ awards. Audiences on Amazon Prime Video have given it 100% five-star reviews.
30+
AWARDS
26
FESTIVAL SELECTIONS
6
STREAMING PLATFORMS
34
COUNTRIES
THE LAUREL WALL
Every laurel. Every festival.
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Festival awards
FESTIVAL
AWARD
International New York Film Festival
Diamond Globe Award, Best Feature Documentary
Silicon Beach Film Festival
Audience Choice, Best Feature Documentary
L.A. Documentary Film Festival
Best Sports Documentary
F3: Queen City Film Festival, Film Curation & Film Awards
Best Inspirational Feature Documentary
Documentaries Without Borders Int’l Film Festival
Outstanding Excellence, Motivational Feature Documentary
Accolade Global Film Competition
Award of Merit, Viewer Impact
Accolade Global Film Competition
Award of Merit, Original Score
The IndieFEST Film Awards
Winner, Award of Merit, Feature Documentary
International Independent Film Awards
Gold Winner, Feature Documentary
BEHIND THE LAURELS
85
SUBMISSIONS
85 submissions. Keep going.
The team submitted Taking The Fight to approximately 85 film festivals. The film was selected by 26 domestic and international festivals and ultimately garnered 30+ awards. The same willingness to lose 20 rounds in sparring to win 1 appeared again in the life of the film.
CRITICAL RESPONSE
What Film Critics Are Saying
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You’re rooting for him throughout this film. When you see the amount of preparation, from seeing the Doctor, to training to the mental capacity it takes… so when you get to the fight you’re fully invested, you want him to win. He is your hero.
What stuck out to me the most is when he talks about wanting it (your dream), more than you want to breathe. I feel like that’s an important and relatable part of the film.
“I love the message about this film. We all have battles in life. Even things that seem impossible. We should fight them with passion and conquer life’s challenges.”
“What I liked is how you see how each person is affected by him. Whether it’s someone he loves, he works with, his coaches, they all have this different take on him but yet his affect on them is very similar.”
“His passion and determination seem to be why his fellow teammates, coaches and everyone around him is motivated.”
“Overall I thought this film was inspiring, very well executed. The music was great and it kept me on the edge of my seat and fully entertained.”
“What I enjoyed most about this film was as viewers we’re able to connect with Stuart and the people that train him, his family and people he works with. From the opening through to the end it really felt like a feature film.”
“I love the ending. I love the championship fight and when he talks about the way he does all of it and how to overcome obstacles.”
AUDIENCE RESPONSE
100% Five-Star Audience Reviews on Amazon Prime Video
100% FIVE-STAR
Unveiling the Warrior Within
“What I found most moving was the vulnerability he showed throughout his journey. This wasn’t just about mastering a sport; it was about confronting fear, pushing past limits, and rising from every defeat. Seeing him endure life-altering injuries and continue…”
Whitney Jones
Inspirational!!!
“Love this story! It took me a minute to really get into it emotionally because I was overwhelmed with his struggle as well as watching him endure pain. However, Stuart and the director did an amazing job at helping us understand that the effort, the passion…”
jay
Breathtaking and Inspirational!!
“What I found most moving was the vulnerability he showed throughout his journey. This wasn’t just about mastering a sport; it was about confronting fear, pushing past limits, and rising from every defeat. Seeing him endure life-altering injuries and continue…”
Whitney Jones
A real life superhero
“Watching ‘Taking the Fight’ as an athlete is an incredibly personal experience. Stuart Warren Dansby’s journey isn’t just about stepping into the ring, it’s about facing the kind of challenges we all know too well: pushing beyond limits, battling self-doubt…”
STB
Greatness Promoting Greatness
“Stuart is someone that pushes others around him to achieve greatness, but he is clearly pushing himself just as much if not more. High tide raises all ships, and this documentary exemplifies what can be done when someone takes no day for granted and invests…”
Roger Lockridge
Everyone’s fight
“Stuart’s story so inspirational! This is truly a story of everyone’s fight. With passion and love for what you do, you can become a champion, not just in sport, but your own journey and life. Stuart’s journey speaks to the heart of what it means to keep…”
Jesse
Breathtaking and inspirational!!
“Taking the Fight is one of the most motivational pieces of art I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Stuart being 56 figh...
Jack Maguire
Got me fired up!
“This documentary was as epic as Stuart himself! A great message that goes beyond fighting, for anyone to hear.”
Christy Senay
Motivating and encouraging, in many arenas of life!
“Even in my corporate world, the principles Stuart shares motivate me to keep taking the fight in my own sphere.”
Janell Gallagher
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Where to watch Taking The Fight
Now streaming on 6 platforms in 34 countries.
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Bring the story to your stage.
The same principles that carried Stuart from his first fight at 55 to a championship at 62 sit at the center of every Taking The Fight keynote.