Episode 769: In The Seats With....Mackenzie Stannard, 'Constant Battles' and Hot Docs 2026

Achieving the pinnacle of your chosen sport can have costs you don't always anticipate....It's more non-fiction for your minds as we've got even more from the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Film Festival that runs through the weekend.  Up next, it's time for 'Constant Battles'.This is the story of a young woman determined to become the first Iranian born female boxer who has to confront her own self doubt and anxiety as well as her mother's past trauma to understand how true strength can ultimately transcend winning.While a lean 38 min, this was so much more then your standard sports documentary as it really got us into the mindset of being an athlete at this level,We talked with director Mackenzie Stannard about all this and so much in advance of his premiere here at Hot Docs.