Being a Hilton(2024)

Being a Hilton is a documentary series that chronicles the rise and fall of Quebec's most dominant boxers of the 1980s and 90s: brothers Dave, Matthew, and Alex Hilton. Director Marie-Claude Savard uncovers the dark forces that shaped their careers, including disturbing connections to Montreal's organized crime underworld. While examining how the mafia exploited these talented athletes, the series follows Alex Hilton's present-day struggle to rebuild his life after years of turmoil. Savard weaves together archival footage and interviews to reveal the family secrets and systemic corruption that derailed three promising champions, offering a sobering look at the cost of boxing glory in a city controlled by criminal interests.