Backstage

2016 • Directed by

Jaeho Lee

Documentary

Backstage shows the lives of MMA fighters who must endure a monk-like lifestyle and draws out their voices. They look like modern day gladiators on the outside but fear lurks deep in their hearts as they are forced to fight inside a cage. This documentary is a moving portrayal of how these fighters comfort and encourage each other in a community of friendship where a single mistake can lead to irrevocable despair.