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Etched In Pavement

Etched In Pavement

2026•1h 31m•NR•Documentary

SOME STORIES LIVE IN THE CRACKS.

In a remote corner of Detroit, where the streets echo with both hardship and hope, two young men turn fighting into a language of survival, purpose and community. Filmed over four years, Etched In Pavement follows Dwane Taylor and Michael Futrell whose weaving paths move through youth combat sports, professional boxing and their grassroots Guns Down, Gloves Up street-fighting movement. As they navigate fatherhood, loss, and those who came before, the film becomes an intimate portrait of generations caught between violence and purpose, survival and legacy.

John Sippel · Director

John Sippel · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageEN
Release DateOct 29, 2026

Actors

Dwane Taylor

Dwane Taylor

Self

Michael Futrell

Michael Futrell

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Joe Louis

Joe Louis

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Joe Louis Barrow Jr.

Joe Louis Barrow Jr.

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Joyce Barrow-Henderson

Self

John Louis Barrow

Self

Ozvaldo Rivera

Ozvaldo Rivera

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Julio Hernandez

Self

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