Idris Elba Announces A New Documentary Series Helping Kids Get Ahead Through Boxing

Idris Elba is teaming up with production company Workerbee, to produce a documentary series called Idris Elba’s Fight School.

The series focuses on helping 7 underprivileged youths by putting them through an experimental boxing school that teaches discipline, determination and focus.

The four part series will cover the fighter’s 6 month stint in the school as they live, train and fight together, all the while learning skills that will help them get ahead in life.

According to a statement by Elba

“I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathize with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself. It’s a proven fact that in urban areas where fight schools open, violent crime drops dramatically – which is why I wanted to do this project, in hope that we can change people’s lives. I want this project to be an ongoing presence that will continue to provide support and education for the community for years to come.”

Source:
Deadline