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Etched In Pavement
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Directed by John Sippel. With Dwane Taylor, Michael Futrell, Joe Louis.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO ESTIMATEWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In a remote corner of Detroit, where the streets echo with both hardship and hope, two young men turn fighting into a language of survival, purpose and community. Filmed over four years, Etched In Pavement follows Dwane Taylor and Michael Futrell whose weaving paths move through youth combat sports, professional boxing and their grassroots Guns Down, Gloves Up street-fighting movement. As they navigate fatherhood, loss, and those who came before, the film becomes an intimate portrait of generations caught between violence and purpose, survival and legacy.
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MOVIHERO ESTIMATEYOUR WATCHLISTIn a remote corner of Detroit, where the streets echo with both hardship and hope, two young men turn fighting into a language of survival, purpose and community. Fil…
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MoviHero lists October 29, 2026 as the release date for Etched In Pavement. John Sippel is the listed director. The listed cast includes Dwane Taylor as Self, Michael Futrell as Self, Joe Louis as Self, Joe Louis Barrow Jr. as Self. A trailer is available on this page.
Release dateOctober 29, 2026
GenresDocumentary
Runtime1h 31m
DirectorJohn Sippel
CastDwane Taylor as Self, Michael Futrell as Self, Joe Louis as Self, Joe Louis Barrow Jr. as Self
TrailerAvailable on this page
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Etched In Pavement runs 1h 31m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required6/10
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