FIGHTING
BACK
FIGHTING BACK follows Jessica Ng, a first-generation Hong Kong-Chinese American and internationally recognized Muay Thai fighter. Her self-defense classes empower Asian American and Pacific Islander women at a time of an alarming rise of Anti-Asian hate crimes in New York City in recent years. FIGHTING BACK explores themes of love, energy and growth as Jessica navigates her identity, public responsibilities and newfound motherhood.
Hate incidents against AAPI communities have risen sharply during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past years. AAPI women and girls are prime targets of hate and discrimination against the AAPI community. There have been nearly 11,500 hate incidents reported to Stop AAPI Hate's reporting center between March 19, 2020, and March 31, 2022.
