Foxcatcher: The Forgotten 5

(30th Anniversary) The story of the “Forgotten 5”—the African American wrestlers who trained at Foxcatcher Ranch—was erased from both the feature film Foxcatcher and its official documentary. In truth, five Black athletes were integral members of Team Foxcatcher until John du Pont abruptly expelled them, citing being BLACK as the sole reason. Their removal led to a lawsuit, and their legacy was quietly pushed out of the public narrative.