Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.
The film's central subject matter of personal struggle and survival in an underground fighting world is largely apolitical, focusing on an individual's journey to overcome hardship through self-reliance and integrity rather than promoting a specific political ideology or solution.
The movie features a diverse supporting cast alongside its white male lead, without explicitly recasting traditionally white roles. Its narrative focuses on an individual's journey and does not explicitly critique traditional identities or center on strong DEI themes.
The film "Fighting" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative. The story primarily focuses on a young man's involvement in underground street fighting and his personal relationships, none of which involve queer identity.
The film centers on male street fighting. No female characters are depicted engaging in or winning close-quarters physical combat against one or more male opponents.
The film "Fighting" (2009) is an original story featuring characters created specifically for this movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been altered.
The film "Fighting" (2009) is an original story with characters created for this specific production. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or established canon against which to compare the characters' races. Therefore, no race swaps occurred.
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