‘Unfightable’ – Theatrical Release Set for Film on Trans MMA Fighter
Film on Trans MMA fighter to hit screen in NY and LA
Fuse Media has announced its entry into film with the theatrical release of the ViX original documentary Unfightable. From Emmy Award-Winning director and producer Marc J. Perez (Severe Clear, Anytown USA) and La Jaula Studios, Unfightable is the extraordinary story of Alana McLaughlin, a distinguished U.S. Army Special Forces Sergeant and transgender athlete fighting for control of her life and her narrative by competing as a professional MMA fighter.
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Unfightable will make its theatrical debut with a one-week run in New York beginning September 13 at the Village East Theater, followed by a week-long run in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The documentary will make its exclusive world television premiere for Spanish language audiences on ViX, the leading Spanish-language streaming service in the world, and in English on Fuse, in the coming months.
“Alana McLaughlin’s story reflects Fuse Media’s true mission: celebrating diversity and inclusion and vocally supporting and confirming any individual’s understanding of their true identity,” said Miguel Roggero, Chairman and CEO, Fuse Media. “We are proud to celebrate the trans community by sharing this important documentary as we continue to push the boundaries of the types of stories we tell on an ever-growing number of platforms, including linear, streaming, FAST, and now theatrical.”
“I found Alana’s story so incredibly moving that La Jaula Studios had to be the one to tell it to the world,” said Perez.
Trans MMA Fighter
Unfightable chronicles the journey of Alana McLaughlin, a transgender woman venturing into the world of MMA, an arena notorious for its challenges and biases against transgender athletes. From a difficult upbringing to serving in the US Special Forces, Alana’s path led her to transition and discover a supportive community in Portland, Ore. Having fought battles throughout her life, she now sets her sights on professional fighting. Unfightable is a powerful narrative that highlights the importance of transgender athletes’ right to compete professionally and the remarkable bravery it takes to assert one’s true identity.
