HANNAH TYSON

​Jazzy Tyson: Fighting Tourettes, Autism and Chasing UFC Dreams. A coming-of-age sports documentary by Hannah Tyson

LOGLINE

A 13-year-old girl from Liverpool is making her mark in the MMA world. She battles Tourettes, Autism and might leave the school system. Will she beat the best in America to become a world champion?

 

SYNOPSIS

Jazzy Tyson defies every stereotype of a typical thirteen-year-old. A quick-witted Scouser, she has one dream—to reign as a UFC world champion. This documentary spans 5 pivotal years from age eight to thirteen as she becomes an exceptional MMA prodigy. Struggling with Tourettes, Autism and school, Jazzy finds solace in the gym. She thrives when she fights and it may be her chance at a huge career. Luckily, she hates nothing more than losing and has a killer instinct. Once her parents realise her talent, they begin their mission to build her into a champion. Finding opponents becomes a challenge until an elite American fighter steps up to face her for a World Champion Title. Will she beat the American and become one of the best in the world? This is a coming-of-age story, looking into the highs and lows of childhood, parenthood and neurodiversity through the unique world of youth MMA.

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Filmed, Directed, Produced & Edited by Hannah Tyson

Original Composition by Robert Primrose

Colour Grade by Ryan Phillips​​​​

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