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Kevin Courtney on Trauma, Triumph & the Legacy of MMA Pioneer Gary Goodridge

Janette Burke

In this special Vaughan International Film Festival (VFF) edition of Janette’s TV Podcast, Janette talks with Kevin Courtney, director of the powerful short-film documentary GOODRIDGE: THE PRICE OF GLORY — a gripping look at the rise, fame, and heartbreaking reckoning of MMA and K-1 pioneer Gary Goodridge.

Courtney opens up about:
✨ What drove him to tell Goodridge’s story
✨ The emotional and physical cost of fame
✨ The hidden battles athletes face long after the spotlight fades
✨ Why this documentary is sparking important conversations about mental health, brain trauma, and identity

For Savvy Women 40+, this story hits especially hard — because it reminds us that reinvention, resilience, and reclaiming your identity are not only possible… they’re necessary.

🎥 Whether you love documentaries, combat sports history, or human stories that go beyond the ring, this episode will inspire, empower, and move you.


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🎥 Director – Kevin Courtney  - KC Productions - (9) Instagram

📽 Documentary: “GOODRIDGE: THE PRICE OF GLORY”  - https://youtu.be/Tibpgn3Ksj4



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