Forgotten Fighters IV

About This Movie

Forgotten Fighters IV is a gritty glimpse into the lives of two Detroit boxers, Dwight Davison and Bernard 'Superbad' Mays. You feel the weight of their dreams and the reality that crushed them, which gives this doc a haunting resonance. The pacing has a raw, almost unrefined feel—like you’re catching snippets of their struggles in real time. The film does a decent job at blending present interviews with archival footage, giving a sense of history and context. There’s a somber tone that permeates throughout, and it really digs into the themes of ambition vs. circumstance. You can’t help but reflect on how easily talent can get lost to life's darker sides. Not your typical boxing story, but that’s what makes it stand out.

Focus on the personal struggles of the boxers.Strong themes of ambition and tragedy.Interesting archival material interspersed.