Born Warriors Special Edition 3 Disc DVD

The award-winning Born Warriors trilogy is the result of a groundbreaking personal odyssey to document the ancient fighting sport of Lethwei, which has survived in Myanmar despite decades of endless violence and government control. BORN WARRIORS-DISC ONE In this first documentary, shot before Myanmar's era of democratic reform, we are taken into the world of bare-knuckle fighting that has mostly survived in rural villages; we witness the unbridled sacrifice and passion of a small group of promoters, fighters and trainers who attempt to keep the sport alive in the major cities in spite of an obvious lack of means and support. Born Warriors Redux-DISC TWO Born Warriors Redux returns to the indigenous Burmese sport of Lethwei as its practitioners grapple with an unusual series of challenges stemming from the opening of Myanmar to the outside world. Lethwei is an ancient bare-knuckle fighting sport that once prepared men for combat and served as a rite of passage into manhood. Today, the sport is a symbol of strength and athletic prowess for the people of Myanmar, who for decades have been beaten down and stripped of their pride and dignity by a brutal military dictatorship. This fascinating first-hand account of Lethwei was filmed in various locations throughout Myanmar. BONUS DISC-DISC THREE This special Born Warriors Disc features the newly updated Born to Battle: Burma vs Thailand Documentary and the extended edits of Fight Day and Bouts From The Archives V2. "Burma's bare-knuckle fighters are the keepers of a brutal, exciting tradition. This fascinating account of the sport offers a rare glimpse into a strange, forgotten world." -Ralph Sarchie, Deliver Us From Evil