The Fists of the Father

The Fists of the Father tells the compelling story of Ted 'Little Boy Blue' Taylor, who has replaced his estranged father, Ron—a disgraced former heavyweight champion on the verge of an unexpected comeback—as the darling of Australian boxing. However, after two uninspiring losses, he struggles to live up to the expectations that have always been a heavy burden.

Ted's battles extend beyond his sport. A painful history of alcoholism, domestic abuse, and ties to the underworld of boxing has a firm grip on the Taylor family. Generational trauma and guilt are not the only burdens Ted has inherited. He is silently enduring the effects of years of concussions, sustained both in the ring and in childhood at the hands of his father, which threaten to end his career prematurely.

Ted is trained by his grandfather, a Vietnam vet seeking escape from his demons through drinking and gambling. 'Pop' manages to find a certain peace in his love for both sport and his grandson, although he unknowingly causes damage by trying to shield Ted from the father-son showdown that the industry eagerly anticipates.

When someone from outside the boxing world enters his life, Ted begins to envision a more hopeful future for himself—but only if he has the courage to walk away from his family's volatile legacy. By finding the strength to choose, can he liberate them all?