Adam Wagner
Charles Little
Angela Bahr, Jody Brincks, Julie Cohen
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In Des Moines, Iowa, the unlikely home of the largest full-contact fighting event in the Western Hemisphere, more than 1,000 fighters gather each year for the TBA Tournament. For 18 years, this event has drawn athletes from around the world to test themselves in the art of Muay Thai. Through interviews, archival material, and ringside access, the documentary traces how the sport first came to America nearly 60 years ago, how this tournament grew into an international fixture, and what it means to the competitors who devote their lives to the art of eight limbs. "A Fighting Legacy" reveals a tight-knit community built on discipline, respect, and shared purpose.
2026