Amanda Wang’s battle to become a boxer, overcome her disability and confront

Amanda Wang’s battle to become a boxer, overcome her disability and confront public stigma will serve as the first documentary to delve inside the reality of those living with this disorder. After two months on the psychiatric floor of New York Presbyterian Hospital, Amanda Wang, officially diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder, now fights to create a life worth living. With no experience in the ring, Amanda tries to prove her own worth by chasing down her long-held dream of becoming a Golden Gloves boxer. From the therapist’s couch to the boxer’s ring, we will follow Amanda as she rebuilds her life and identity — all while struggling with the reality of her mental illness.

RethinkBPD has teamed up with documentary filmmaker, Jesse Sweet, to produce the film THE FIGHT WITHIN US. With your help, 16 million Americans with Borderline Personality Disorder will be touched by our story, helping them find their own great fight within.