Orthodox Stance (2007)
3.2 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 22min
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- Synopsis:
For the last 60 years, the term "Jewish boxer" has been an oxymoron. But Dmitriy Salita, a 25 year-old Russian immigrant is making history as a top professional boxer and a rigorously observant Jew. While providing an intimate, 3-year long look at the trials and tribulations faced by an up and coming professional boxer, "Orthodox Stance" is a portrait of seemingly incompatible cultures and characters - boxing promoters, trainers and Orthodox Rabbis - working together to support Dmitriy's rare and remarkable devotion to both Orthodox Judaism and the pursuit of a professional boxing title. In the end, the film is about more than just boxing and religion, but a young man's search for meaning in life. At a time when religion increasingly divides and destroys, Orthodox Stance presents a unique, yet universal, story that provides an example for Jews and non-Jews of the positive effects of faith, tolerance, diversity and pluralism-the things people talk about when they talk about the greatness of America. - Actors:
- Dmitriy Salita, Jimmy O'Pharrow, Israel Liberow, Bob Arum, Lou DiBella, Oscar Suarez, Hector Roca, Zalman Liberov, Joe Antonacci
- Directors:
- Jason Hutt
- Producers:
- Jason Hutt, Michel Negroponte
- Studio:
- Wienerworld
- Genres:
- Documentary, Sports & Sport Films
