Lethwei, or as it is more commonly known in the West, Burmese boxing, is a fascinating study of an indigenous combat sport in transition. Lethwei soon after became known as Myanmar traditional boxing.
Born Warriors: Fighting For Survival
Burma is now officially known as Myanmar. It was one of the countries least influenced by the West, virtually sealed off from the outside world, when a brutal military dictatorship took control of the government and economy in 1962 and never let go. Five decades later, the epic and often bloody struggle for democracy remains…
Born Warriors Redux Premieres In Los Angeles
Born Warriors Redux had its premiere screening at the Los Angeles Movie Awards on May 23rd, where the film picked up the Best Feature Documentary award. Producer/Director Vincent Giordano flew in from New York to attend the screening and personally pick up the award. We look forward to more screenings in the months to come….