— PRISON FIGHTERS: 5 ROUNDS TO FREEDOM —

A SHOWTIME feature-length documentary following "Noy" Khaopan and American Cody Moberly, two inmates in Thailand's modern day Prison Fight program, where murderers and drug runners are given the chance to fight for their release - and possible redemption, too - through the ancient tradition of Muay Thai matches.

A prison in Thailand that allows inmates to fight for their freedom… that’s the best elevator pitch ever.

On the surface, Prison Fighters: 5 Rounds to Freedom is a real life bloodsport. But, when you peel back the layers, it’s a story of father seeking a second chance at redemption. As crazy as it sounds - the fighting, the murder and the mafia, it was all subtext to a far more compelling theme: forgiveness. It was this perspective that kept me excited about traveling to Thailand and embedding myself in a Thai prison for a month.

Between the language barrier, unpredictable schedule and obvious safety concerns, most would shy away from making this project their directorial debut, but I’ve never been one to shy away from a challenge.

This project set the tone for the rest of my career, and confirmed that I was not only capable of handling the expectations of a massive network gamble, but delivering an award winning film.

- Micah Brown | Director & Producer